Structured Intervention Support Volunteer
7 months ago
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.
- Ad-hoc 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. 294535
**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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