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Peer Support Volunteer

2 months ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About the role

We are looking for Peer Support Volunteers to support our Gloucestershire  service. You will be based in the locality in which you live (unless you prefer to volunteer in another locality). Ideally, you will be able to commit a minimum of 3 hours per week to volunteering.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service and role

The Gloucestershire Mental Health Support Service currently run group sessions for service users across Gloucestershire.

The role of the Peer Support Volunteer is to provide additional support at our Peer Support group sessions.  This could be, for example, by empathising with potential clients about the difficulties that having a mental health problem can create, helping to set up the room, explaining the services that are on offer and how these can be accessed, putting people who are anxious at ease by welcoming them. Peer volunteers can also facilitate groups based on personal skills and experience.

Our team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality service that focuses on supporting individuals to achieve their recovery goals. The aim is to improve the lives and support independence for those living with a mental illness. The team will engage with other local providers to ensure a clear and seamless pathway for those that require support from multiple providers.

What you will be doing as a Peer Support Volunteer

Peer Volunteering is an opportunity for people who have themselves used mental health services, to volunteer and support other people currently using mental health services. 

As a Peer Support Volunteer you will have lived experience of mental health and support service users on a wide range of non-complex issues that can be easily and quickly resolved. You will bring added skills and experience to our service and add real value to our team.

You will support the following people and teams:

  • Potential clients
  • Rethink Peer Support Workers
  • Volunteers
  • Members of the public
  • Visitors and other local organisations

The role will include the following:

  • Support the Peer Support Workers to run the group sessions e.g. by helping to set up the room and by welcoming people
  • Help to create a safe space where people can share as much or as little as they wish to about their experiences
  • Foster the principles of co-production
  • Volunteer alongside other volunteers who support the service
  • Signpost people to services in the local area that meets their needs
  • Describe and explain services that are on offer from Rethink Mental Illness and other local community assets that can provide help and advice relevant to people's needs
  • Support the development of drop-in sessions at various locations across the locality

What will make you a great fit for this role?

  • As a Peer Support Volunteer you will have lived experience of mental health
  • Able to support service users on a wide range of non-complex issues that can be easily and quickly resolved.
  • You will bring added skills and experience to our service and add real value to our team.
  • Ability to empathise with others
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.