Therapeutic Play Volunteer
Host Organisation: myCWA - Cheshire Without Abuse

therapeutic play volunteer required to support our early years setting in providing stimulating and therapeutic activities for children who have experienced and/or witnessed domestic abuse.
Opportunity Interests: Children and Young People, Families, Women
Type of Activity: Support / Care Work
Location: Crewe, Macclesfield, Outside of Cheshire East
Days and Times for the Opportunity: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM

To carry out the following tasks:
• Planning for play sessions
• Caring for children aged 0-11 years
• Preparing snacks
• Being responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of children in the care of myCWA
• Identifying potential concerns and reporting them to the Children’s Intervention Co-ordinator and/or member of the myCWA Leadership Team
Volunteer Commitment: Long Term
Is a DBS check required for this role?: Yes
Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Good communication skills
• Willingness to attend training
• Experience of caring for/working with children and young people
• A sense of humour
Are there any Gender or Age Restrictions?: Yes
Details of Gender or Age Restrictions: Must be 17 years or over.
Do you have disabled access to the areas a volunteer would be sited?: No
Do you pay expenses?: Yes
If yes, for what and at what rate?:

Travel to and from home to volunteer location. 45p per mile.
What support is available for the volunteer?:

Opportunity to learn new skills and build CV.
Induction training and various safeguarding and domestic abuse related training.
Supervision and personal development provided by experienced staff members.
What training is available for the volunteer?:

Safeguarding and domestic abuse related training.
Various internal/in-the-role training.