Peer Support Volunteer

At Jigsaw Support our focus is on helping people to live happy, healthy lives in a safe home. Supporting our most vulnerable individuals is our top priority.

Volunteering within Jigsaw Support you will be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team that encourages success.

We are passionate about improving the quality of lives of our customers by supporting them to achieve their goals and independence.

This position is within our Women & Families Centre which provides a safe space for women and their families to find support, friendships and rehabilitation in Tameside.

The overall aim of the service is to develop better health and wellbeing for women and their families, but it also contributes to reducing re-offending and ensuring offenders complete their community orders and licences.

About the role:

Please note, due to the nature of this role, we are only advertising for female volunteers over the age of 18.

The role of Peer Support Volunteer at Tameside Women & Families Centre is perfect for someone who wants a varied role and the opportunity to progress. You will carry out a number of different duties to help meet the aims of the service, supporting both staff and service users at the centre.

You will assist with the day to day running and organisation of the Women and Families Centre, including general duties such as making tea and coffee for service users and preparing rooms for group sessions. You may also be asked to support or carry out some activities or help to prepare sessions.

You will assist staff in supporting women with complex needs such as domestic abuse, substance and alcohol misuse, mental health, offending and housing and financial issues.

This role will develop your skills, knowledge and confidence while enabling you to make a positive difference in your local community. Volunteering also offers opportunities to meet new people, gain a sense of pride and achievement, strengthen your CV and improve your future employment prospects.

Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands.

We provide quality, low-cost housing and play a wider role in making sure our residents thrive in their homes and benefit from living in healthy, sustainable communities.