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

• Must be able to commit for a minimum of 6-9 months

• 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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