Exercise Buddy Volunteer

We are looking for an exercise buddy volunteer to engage with exercise with a person we support in Swinton. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services. We are looking for an outgoing and positive person who is empathetic and patient. You must be punctual, reliable and able to commit to regular exercise sessions.

If you are a keen runner and cyclist with a few hours to spare each week, we would love to hear from you! The person you will be supporting is particularly interested in running and cycling so you must be confident and proficient in both of these activities. You would accompany the person we support on runs and bike rides in the local area.

You must be confident planning routes and knowledge of Swinton and the surrounding area would be a bonus. This role is based at a supported living service which supports people with learning disabilities. We currently have 3 tenants living at the service which us located in Swinton with good train and bus links.

Hours:

Any day, timings are flexible Volunteer Duties:
• Meet on a regular basis, once or twice per week
• Plan running and/or cycling routes with the person we support
• Engage in exercise activities with the person we support
• Return the person we support safely home and update staff
• Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
• Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
• Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided Application Instructions:

To apply , please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support of have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on  or email .