Supporting People with Learning Disabilities (LISTED COUNTRIES ONLY)

Belfast, United Kingdom

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Cur síos ar an tionscadal

We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to support our work with people with learning difficulties. The role will include some or all of the following: - range of community opportunities where volunteers will encourage participants to engage in a range of activities which may include arts and crafts, sports and games, workshops, and supporting participant volunteering - training mentoring to support participants in our Training Programme on a one to one basis, as well as within a group, encouraging participation and discussion - support our employment team and participants by providing them with one to one support and guidance while they are on their work and voluntary placements and skills group - support parents with a learning disability by volunteering at our groups, day trips and events

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Socruithe lóistín, bia agus iompair

Erasmus+ Volunteering in NOW Group is coordinated by Bryson Charitable Group and the E+ volunteer will live in shared accommodation with Bryson E+ volunteers based in other projects. The volunteers each have their own bedroom and share kitchen, living space and bathroom. The houses are in South and East Belfast. The volunteer will receive a weekly allowance to cover food and volunteer allowance. The volunteer will travel between accommodation and the project by bus and local transport costs will be met by the project.

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Oiliúint le linn an tionscadail

The volunteer will receive a 1-2 day induction and orientation training on arrival in Belfast, before going to NOW Group. There will be training in relevant policies and procedures in the project, including safeguarding vulnerable adults training, first aid, disability awareness and managing behaviour. There may be the possibility for the volunteer to attend other relevant training during the Erasmus+ placement.

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Próifíl an oibrí dheonaigh

• Volunteers MUST be from one of the countries listed on the right - we are unable to consider volunteers from any other country. Sending organisations for this project have already been identified • Good communication skills with strong interpersonal skills • Creative, with ability to think on your feet and adapt to the environment you’re in • Friendly, approachable and warm • Patient and supportive • Responsible, positive, enthusiastic attitude • Good basic English

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Conas iarratas a dhéanamh

Please email mhegarty@brysongroup.org (& NOT NOW Group) with: - full CV - full motivation letter which is specific to the project - please state in the covering email that you are applying for the 12 month placement with NOW Group

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Eolas breise

NOW Group is a social enterprise that supports people with barriers to employment and learning who are often furthest removed from the labour market. Our work is about social inclusion and leads to the people we work with having better health and wellbeing, a better education and a brighter future. The people we support have barriers to employment and learning, including all levels of learning difficulty and learning disability, Autism, and Autistic Spectrum Condition. Our services focus on supporting people into employment, training, transition and volunteering. Aistrigh

annpháirtithe a bhfuil níos lú deiseanna acu

This organisation has a physical environment suitable for young people with physical, sensory or other disabilities (such as wheelchair access and similar.

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Erasmus+

This opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.