Mental Health Online Group Co-Facilitator – Volunteer
Within a group setting carers are enabled to share their emotions to reduce stress and feelings of loneliness and isolation. This is achieved by actively listening, providing relevant information, responding to issues and concerns raised by the Carer.
Feeding back to the Carer Wellbeing Worker for further action to be taken on a 1:1 basis, or by signposting the Carer to call our Help Line. The Co-Facilitator would also be responsible for alerting the Carer Wellbeing Worker to any Safeguarding related concerns or disclosures.
Feeding back to the Carer Wellbeing Worker for further action to be taken on a 1:1 basis, or by signposting the Carer to call our Carer Helpline.
The Co-Facilitator would also be responsible for alerting the Carer Wellbeing Worker to any Safeguarding related concerns or disclosures. Practical tasks may be required at some groups: i.e. setting up of the room and tea & coffee making duties.
The Difference You Will Make
You will be helping us to change the lives of carers by making sure they are heard and supported when they most need it and are looking for help. You will be making a difference by helping to facilitate the carer support groups alongside the Carer Wellbeing Worker ensuring that carers feel supported, listened to and heard.
Role Expectations
Working together with the Carer Wellbeing Worker to provide a safe space for carers to meet on a regular basis to engage with other carers, gain information and peer support. Our Mental health group is for carers supporting those with a mental health condition and is about supporting them through the journey.
Skills and Personal Qualities Required:
Digital access/ internet essential
Awareness of how to use/ access Zoom
Active listening, and excellent & effective communication.
Confident to engage with others within a group setting
An insight into issues carers face on a daily basis.
An empathetic caring approach when engaging with others
Personal/Professional insight into mental health (preferred but not essential)
To be non-judgemental and be able to maintain personal boundaries
Encourage and promote carer health and wellbeing
Equipment needed?:
To access CSWS communications and training portal:
- Access to a computer or laptop
- Wifi access within your home
Training and Support
There is the following mandatory training required:
- CSWS Volunteer Induction Training
- WSCC Safeguarding – Basic Awareness/Adult Course online
- CSWS in-house: Carers Groups/Facilitation Skills Training
- WSCC GDPR on-line Training
This role is available to anyone over the age of 18yrs
References and DBS check will be requested
Locations,Timings and Commitment
Location:
Online – must have a quiet private space to use
Timings and Commitment:
4 hours per month on average (including on-going training and regular reviews).
How to Apply:
Complete our Volunteer Enquiry Form below