Independent visitor
Reconstruct Bristol
Befriending a young person in care
What our Independent Visitors do: BEFRIEND: Visit a child on a regular basis, usually once a month, to befriend them. ADVISE: Provide Looked After Children with someone to talk to who is independent of the local authority. SUPPORT: Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child. DEVELOP: Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time away from their placement.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Listening, Managing People, Talking To Others
Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills and a high level of critical analysis Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood
- Make a lasting difference to the life of a child or young person - Share fun activities and creative hobbies with a young person - Be a positive role model - Develop a long term trusting relationship - Gain experience of working with a young person in care - Excellent training, support and being part of an ethical and caring organisation
Min 2 year commitment
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Kent
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