Overview
Langley Trusthas an exciting volunteer opportunity for a patient and positive educator to join us in the role of Volunteer Literacy and Numeracy Mentor at our housing and resettlement services where we support clients with multiple needs.
We are looking for individuals to work with clients to develop Literacy and Numeracy skills to meet self-identified targets which will help them to improve their self-esteem, fulfil their own potential and equip them for move-on and even into employment.
Have you the time to spend half a day a week or more to help our clients build the skills they need to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Do you love supporting others to achieve their own learning journey, then we would love to hear from you.
About LANGLEY TRUST
For over 65 years Langley Trust has been supporting people with convictions to transform their lives. As a Christian charity working across England, we believe everyone deserves another chance. With a wide range of services – including complex needs care, supported housing, and specialist advice services – our work prevents crime, promotes rehabilitation, and reduces the risks of re-offending.
Diversity and Inclusion is integral to Langley Trust. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
Key responsibilities:
Working under the direction of the Service Manager, to help to develop client’s Literacy and Numeracy skills by:
- Delivering a literacy programme such as Toe by Toe, or another programme that is suitable for each client’s need.
- To research, develop and deliver suitable numeracy programmes according to the need of the client.
- To encourage and support the client.
- To report client engagement and outcomes to the Service Manager or staff team.
If you would like to join us as our Volunteer, please apply today, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: On going
We reserve the right to close our advert earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.
Please note that a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, and that role offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory references.
This role is not eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.