Compassionate Recovery Support Volunteer

4 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

Job Overview

Turning Point is seeking committed and empathetic individuals to serve as Volunteer Recovery Workers within our Mental Health Cafés. This role is essential in offering assistance to those facing mental health challenges in a welcoming environment. If you have a genuine interest in mental well-being and enjoy interacting with others, this position is an excellent fit for you.

This is a wonderful chance to acquire meaningful experience in the mental health sector while positively influencing the community.

Comprehensive training will be provided.

Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate your personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

- Interact with visitors in a social setting, engaging in activities such as board games and crafts.

- Prepare and serve beverages, including tea and coffee.

- Share and discuss coping strategies for managing mental health.

- Foster a friendly and supportive atmosphere for all attendees.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Previous experience in mental health support is preferred but not mandatory.

- A caring and understanding disposition.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with individuals from various backgrounds.

- Openness to complete the comprehensive training offered by Turning Point.

About Turning Point

As a prominent provider of health and social care services with numerous locations across England, we take pride in the quality of our offerings.

Operating on a not-for-profit basis, we reinvest all resources back into our services and personnel. We are dedicated to fostering positive change and continuously strive to enhance the lives of those we support.

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