About this role
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Everything about MHM is people focused; our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
Our Leicester Wellbeing and Recovery Service helps anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing emotional and mental health problems, as well as their carers, by providing advice, information and support. We can offer those accessing our services help to maintain and improve their emotional and mental wellbeing, empower them to achieve their goals, and support them to live a meaningful and valued life within the community. We offer:
Information, advice and guidance: We will offer information and advice and enable individuals to learn about mental health and wellbeing services in the local community. We can discuss coping strategies, and offer advice on things like benefits or relationships which are affecting an individuals personal wellbeing. We run regular pop-up / drop-in information and advice sessions around the local area.
One to one support with a trained Recovery Worker: working to improve mental health and achieve an individuals personal goals.
Various support groups: To help individuals learn, gain skills, build peer support networks. To enable individuals to live life to the full and take part in activities and opportunities along with everyone else.
Our Volunteers are integral to the delivery of our services and we are seeking to add to our team to work alongside and support our employees.
You will assist our team in supporting our clients in a person-centered way in accordance with their needs and wishes.
Activities may include:
- Welcoming clients to the service in a warm, friendly manner
- Preparing refreshments
- Engaging in light conversation and support to help those accessing our service to feel welcome and more comfortable
- Assisting workshop leaders with the setup and tidyup of sessions
- Supporting clients to engage in activities and workshops, helping to create an environment of positive social interaction
- Attending team briefings, supervision and training as required.
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- References needed
- Willing to take a DBS Check
You will be passionate about helping people and empathetic towards others, drawing upon your own experiences to offer understanding and support. Full training and development will be provided and although no formal experience is necessary, we ask that you have excellent commination skills and are ready to take your next step in supporting others to live their lives to the full.
This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in health and social care services and a desire to make improvements.
Due to the nature of the role, our volunteers will need to be over the age of 18 and will be expected to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Location
Location Leicester, UK