Family Support Volunteer - South West Area

Family Support Volunteer - South West Area

Join to apply for the Family Support Volunteer - South West Area role at Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
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Location:

South West Area

• Closing date: 30 January 2026
• Salary:
  We will reimburse your reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses

• Social support for siblings, e.g. helping with homework, supporting interests and play/craft activities
• Accompanying the family on days out or sibling trips during school holidays
• Accompanying the family to hospital appointments
• Practical support in the family home such as housework, shopping or gardening

• An excellent communicator who can build relationships with children and young people
• Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Experience of interacting with children and young people
• Confidence in working with children and young people with complex health needs
• An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
• Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
• A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• A full driving licence and use of your own transport may be required in some locations
• All ages from 18 onwards are welcome

Requirements for support can vary depending on family circumstances, but we ask that you are able to volunteer for one session per week, Monday – Friday, during the day. To enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available to volunteer for the next 12 months.

A dedicated Rainbow Trust staff member will guide and support you in your work. You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us. Training will cover safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR. Further modules will be available if you would like to develop your knowledge.

All care volunteers will receive regular one-to-one support and more formal supervision sessions.

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
• We will reimburse your reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses

Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on volu or call for more information about volunteering with us.

Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.