Providing emotional, practical and spiritual (where relevant) through-the-gate support to individuals leaving prison and returning to Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Attending all compulsory training events (approx. quarterly)
• Identifying targets for clients to work to
• Supporting clients to achieve identified targets
• Arranging and attending regular mentoring meetings with clients in the community
• Attending appointments with client (where relevant)
• Accompanying clients in the community to access support
• Encouraging and motivating clients
• Building client’s self confidence
• Completing feedback forms within 24 hours of meeting
• Undertaking other duties as agreed with the Community Chaplain for the effective delivery of mentoring.

Skills and Qualities Required for This Role:

• Ideally available for at least 2 hours per week when client is in the community
• Excellent communication skills
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Committed
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiastic and optimistic
• Caring & approachable
• Realistic
• Willing to work under guidance of volunteer co-ordinator
• But, no previous experience of working with offenders necessary.

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