Parent and Carer Support Volunteer

The Corner provides support and treatment to young people under 18 in the Sheffield area who are experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. We also provide advice and information to family members and significant others who may be worried about or affected by a young person's substance misuse. 

Supporting parents and carers affected by a young person's substance misuse can be an overwhelming experience. As a Parent and Carer Support Volunteer, you will offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where parents and carers can express their concerns, share their experiences, and find support.

You will collaborate closely with our Parent & Carer Lead to provide valuable information and practical tools, helping families understand the impact of substance misuse on the entire household, while fostering resilience and well-being. This support can be delivered through phone calls, face-to-face interactions, or within group settings.

We will equip you with all the necessary training, skills, and ongoing support to excel in this meaningful role.

The role:

Please click the ‘role description’ link above to read more detailed information about the role and key responsibilities.

Where: Sheffield city centre, at the office and operational sites in the local community.

When: We will work with you to be as flexible as possible, whether you can donate one day a week of your time or 3days+.  The core activity of this role occurs during the day (9:00am – 5:00pm). 

Volunteer Expenses: Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed as per CGL's volunteer policy.

Key Activities:

• Build positive relationships with the parent/carers we support
• Offering a safe, non-judgmental space for parents and carers to express their concerns about their child’s substance misuse.
• Helping parents/carers learn coping mechanisms, resilience-building techniques, and methods for promoting family well-being and positive communication.
• Providing relevant information about how substance misuse impacts families and their young people, as well as the available resources, treatment options, and support systems.
• Support parent/carers with signposting and referrals
• Assisting in or facilitating group support sessions where parents/carers can share experiences, exchange advice, and build mutual support networks.
• Keep accurate records of interactions, including any referrals made

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.

If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

Safeguarding

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority.

We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.