Location
- Anywhere in Kirklees
Days available to volunteer
- Flexible
About the Organisation
The West Yorkshire Community Chaplaincy Project – WYCCP Resettlement Service – aims to create a better society for us all by working alongside people who have been in prison to help them achieve settled and productive lives back in our community.
We begin working with people inside prison and this help can continue for many months post-release with them and their families. Our team of dedicated full time staff are assisted by a committed team of volunteers who are vital in providing both practical and emotional assistance to ex-prisoners as they settle back into the community.
Role Description
Volunteer Link Workers support men leaving prison and their families. They are an integral part of the WYCCP team and contribute to the success of the organisation. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers!
The primary role of Link Worker volunteers is to work alongside the resettlement and family teams to provide support to men before and after release from prison and to provide support to the families of prisoners in the community. As a Link Worker volunteer, you will meet regularly with your service users in the community across West Yorkshire. You will create an action plan with your service user and provide them with practical and emotional support to achieve their goals.
Key skills:
- We are looking for committed people who are emotionally mature, empathic and able to maintain firm boundaries. Reliability and adaptability are essential.
- We ask our volunteers to offer a minimum of 3 hours a week to their volunteering. This can be anytime Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30am – 4.00pm.
- Training and Support – full support and regular volunteer supervisions are provided. All volunteers must complete our training and induction programme prior to being matched to a service user. Our next volunteer induction is due to take place in March 2026.
Link Worker and Family Link Worker person specification:
To apply for this role, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old and of sufficient emotional maturity to take on a supportive role.
- Be committed to the principles of diversity and equality.
- Be reliable, well organised and resourceful.
- Be able to work in a flexible, non-judgemental and person-centred way.
- Have good interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
- Be able to work in partnership with staff, Link Workers and other agencies.
- Have good IT skills.
- Be committed to the aims and values of WYCCP, including our multi-faith ethos.
Company/Organisation Name
WYCCP Resettlement Service
18 yrs and above
Opportunity Type
- IT/Office/Admin
- Health/Care/Community
- Mental Health
Special Requirements
- Application form required
- References required
- DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)
21/09/2026
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