Sessional Peer Support Group Facilitator - Greenwich, United Kingdom - Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind

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Greenwich, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

£13.80 per hour

27 hours a week
Sessional
Based in London Borough of Greenwich

BLG Mind delivers a
Peer Support Programme of group activities and therapeutic groups, run by Peer Support Staff and Volunteers for individuals with either a mental health diagnosis, or service users who are impacted by mental health within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The purpose of the
Sessional Group Facilitator is to provide peer support and facilitate their group with the support of volunteers, whilst creating a safe and welcoming environment, and sharing their own knowledge/experience of living with mental health difficulties.

We are looking for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, that will be able to use this experience to provide effective peer support to our clients within the borough of Greenwich.

The role will involve:

Being able to take an openminded approach to support and to actively listen to others in a nonjudgmental way, without feeling the need to 'fix'.
An ability to communicate clearly to others, including about your own experiences.
An ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
An understanding of the importance of boundaries and confidentiality.

Closing date:
Sunday 30th July (11:59pm)

Likely interview date:
Week beginning Monday 14th August

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About BLG Mind

We are a local Mind with a diverse workforce of over 400 staff and volunteers, working to support people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich.

Read about the benefitsof working for us on our website.