Structured Intervention Support Volunteer - London, United Kingdom - Islington Mind

Islington Mind
Islington Mind
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London, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
The Structured Intervention Support (SIS) service offers support for people with high and complex needs.

You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in one-to-one settings:

  • help to resettle in the community on discharge from hospital
- help to develop strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on statutory services
- provide personalised key work support to enable people with complex mental health needs progress and maintain independent living.

We are looking for volunteers who can support people with activities for a minimum of 1 day per week


Activities such as:

  • Escorting people to appointments/outings/activities or events
  • Supporting people to maintain their homes reporting/organising repairs; organising a move; signposting and referring to services and activities.
  • Adhoc support


We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 9:30 - 5:00 for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.

Staff benefits include volunteers receiving 3 days of training and a fortnightly group supervision.

What you will gain from this role:

  • On the job training and supervision
  • Support with professional development
  • Work references provided after completion of one year volunteering
  • Travel expenses reimbursed (within London)
Islington Mind is a Registered Charity, No


Job Types:
Voluntary


Job Type:
Volunteer


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, N19 4RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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