Volunteer Support Worker Opportunities
Are you compassionate, reliable, and passionate about helping young people thrive?
We are looking for Volunteer Support Workers to support Looked After Children including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASCs), aged 16–18, as they prepare for adulthood and independent living. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a young person’s journey and gain valuable experience in supported accommodation and social care.
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About the Role
As a Volunteer Support Worker, you will be part of a caring, trauma-informed team working to build a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for vulnerable young people. Many of the young people we support have experienced trauma, displacement, or instability.
You will:
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Build consistent, trusting relationships with young people
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Provide practical help with daily life skills (e.g. cooking, budgeting, time management)
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Offer emotional support and positive role modelling
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Encourage participation in education, training, or work
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Support wellbeing and resilience using a trauma-informed approach
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Accompany young people to appointments (medical, legal, educational) when needed
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Maintain clear boundaries, safeguarding practices, and confidentiality
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Work collaboratively with staff to support care plans
A commitment of just 2 hours a week can make a real difference.
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Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. You don’t need prior experience — just empathy, consistency, and a desire to support young people.
Essential Qualities:
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A caring, non-judgemental approach
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
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Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
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Reliability and professionalism
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Desirable (but not required):
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Experience supporting young people or vulnerable groups
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Awareness of trauma, mental health, or asylum-seeking experiences
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What You’ll Gain
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Full training and induction
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Ongoing support and supervision
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Experience that may lead to paid roles in social care
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Reimbursed travel expenses (where applicable)
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The chance to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life
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Ready to Apply?
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