Practitioner Support Volunteer

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer alongside our Mind and Body Team to make a real difference in people’s lives and gain experience in the Mental Health Field.

As part of the team you will provide support by helping to facilitate one to one or Group Sessions helping Young People to take a holistic approach to their recovery journey.

 

Location and Time Commitment

  • Unit H, Jubilee Way, Faversham, ME13 8GD and community spaces
  • 7.5 - 22 hours per week

 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Group Work

  • Supporting the Group Work Facilitator to deliver group sessions(s).

  • Participating in debriefs after groups, to share any reflections or concerns about  group discussions.  

  • Supporting staff with the preparation, planning & co-production of new groups.

1-1 Client Support and Outreach

  • Supporting Practitioners with notes taking 

  • Providing advice on support pathways

  • Supporting the safety planning provision

  • Sitting in on client sessions with a member of staff (where appropriate) to provide support & advice.

Events

  • Supporting staff in providing service information to the general public at community events.

  • Helping to plan and organise events to promote our services.

 

What's in it for you?

  • Access to relevant training and ongoing role-specific guidance, support and additional learning opportunities throughout your time with us.

  • Opportunity to use and develop your skills as part of giving back to your local community.

  • Volunteer alongside a friendly and professional team that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

  • Gain valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of a level 2 mental health service.

  • Regular contact and support at every stage of your journey as a volunteer, including an assigned member of staff for supervision and development.

  • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses policy.

  • An opportunity to feedback about your experience volunteering with us.

  • Access to We Are With You employee assist programme

 

Please note that we require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for this volunteering role

 

This role is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced Level

 

Download the Role Description - Practitioner Support Volunteer

 

If you have questions about this role or volunteering with our Mind and Body service then please contact us using the details below:

mabadmin@wearewithyou.org.uk or phone: 01795 500882