The lockdown restrictions, loss of income and security brought many challenges to the women we support. As a result, our service user base expanded and the complexity of issues we dealt with increased. In order to respond to the increased demand of support, we grew our one-to-one advice service, especially around domestic violence and welfare issues. Our Advisors have been working tirelessly and liaising with social services, police and solicitors daily. We’re currently looking for an Advisor Trainee with a background or current training around social work, advice, legal aid or currently studying a closely related field. This key volunteering role will develop the volunteer knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform advice work. As the training progresses, the volunteer will perform increasingly responsible work under the close supervision of the Senior Welfare Advisor.
The Trainee Advisor will receive on-the-job training and work closely with the Senior Welfare Advisor to perform a variety of tasks:
1- Assist the Senior Welfare Advisor in preparing one-to-one meetings with the clients and providing any necessary support to ensure that meetings occur timely and successfully.
2-Provide information to service users about resources available to them in the community.
3-Prepare reports, case studies, forms and follow-up correspondences if needed.
4- Provide support in identifying and analysing women’s needs and setting plans for resolving their problems.
We also expect the volunteer to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate dependability and abide by MEWSo’s policies and procedures.
The volunteer will be supported along the way by the Volunteer Manager and will have regular check-in calls with her to make sure the role is meeting the their expectations.
Time commitment
Most of the work can be done remotely, however, the volunteer might need to attend a few face-to-face meetings at our Islington or Westminster office.