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Befriending Support Worker

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    Cornerstone
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    Ref: #CES-2451157
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    Cornerstone, The Lungy, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 RV0D
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 02 Jun 2026
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    Closing On: 14 Jul 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Development and support: 
Assist in the recruitment, training and development of volunteers for the befriending Service. 
Provide direct support to volunteers to ensure they operate effectively. Assist the Service Co-Ordinator in developing links with community resources and creating collaborative working partnerships that promote ongoing and effective volunteer recruitment.  

Assessment of Client Referrals:
Support Service Coordinator in the assessment of incoming client referrals. Report any concerns or issues relating to service delivery between volunteer and client to the Service Coordinator.  Meet weekly with colleagues to discuss cases and seek support and provide feedback to Service Coordinator when required.

Effective Networking and Communications:
Develop strong working links with key referral agencies/groups to ensure continuation of incoming client referrals. Network regularly with projects and services that provide move on opportunities for clients supporting our throughput model. Ensure volunteer recruitment is on-going and sufficient to meet client demand. Proactive marketing of the service and it’s volunteering opportunities.  

Input to the Service’s monitoring and evaluation systems:
Gather and input data required for Cornerstone monitoring and evaluation systems.  
Ensure the volunteers understand and implement systems to a high standard.  

Promoting best practice  
Keep up-to-date with relevant policy and practice relating to volunteering and working with older people in the community. Ensure service users are treated with dignity and respect at all times, in line with the 
organisations policies. Ensure compliance with organisations policies in particular, safeguarding vulnerable 
adults, child protection, confidentiality and health and safety. Maintain consistent standards of high-quality service for all stakeholders. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service and volunteer team performance.
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