Job summary
Are you welcoming, non-judgemental, and a great listener?
Do you live in or near Buxton, Ripley or Swadlincote?
Are you interested in volunteering with a really
supportive organisation such as Derbyshire Mind?
Are you available on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings,
and Sunday afternoons?
Derbyshire Mind's successful Crisis Support Drop-In Service operates in Buxton, Swadlincote and Ripley. These local services provide support to adults who are
experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis in a safe and welcoming
non-clinical environment.
We are looking for reliable and supportive volunteers who
feel passionate about helping people in need to help us. If that sounds like
you then we would really love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Hours: A minimum of one shift per week, or two
shifts per fortnight.
Reimbursement:
Expenses paid in line with our volunteer policy. Including reasonable
travel expenses (up to maximum £15 per day) and meal expenses when
working a shift of 6 hours (up to maximum £4.50).
About us
Derbyshire Mind's Crisis Support Drop-In Service arefriendly and supportive non-clinical crisis services for adults who self-define
as needing immediate help with their mental health or emotional wellbeing.
Located in Buxton, Ripley and Swadlincote, the services offer out-of-hours
mental health help, support and signposting in a relaxed and comfortable
community environment.
Purpose of the Volunteering Role
The purpose of this volunteer role is to facilitate the
smooth running of Derbyshire Mind's Crisis Support Drop-In Service by presenting a warm and friendly and non-judgemental presence,
welcoming and supporting attendees, assisting the Support Workers, and offering
support to help attendees engage with various calming activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Volunteer Shifts Available
- Friday nights: 5.30 to 11.30pm (6 hours)
- Saturday nights: 5.30 to 11.30pm (6 hours)
- Sunday afternoons: 2.00 to 6.00pm (4 hours)
Shifts will always include 30 minutes at the start and end of the service for setting up, tidying away, and wellbeing check-ins.
Volunteers will also be required to attend team wide
meetings, and also one-to-one meetings with their supervisor, once every 6
weeks.
We are looking for volunteers that can provide support
for at least one shift per week, or two shifts every other week/fortnight.
Training
All volunteers will receive comprehensive training before
they start supporting the service. This will include teaching you skills that
will help you support someone experiencing emotional distress.
Access to a Car / Transport
A driving license and access to a car is necessary or the ability to get home safely for
this volunteering role as the service operates at night times and weekends when
public transport doesn't run or is less reliable, and we want for you to get
home safely!
For an Informal Conversation about the Role before
Applying
Please contact Pete Rogers (Service Lead) at Pete.Rogers@derbyshiremind.org.uk to
arrange a time for a telephone call.
How to Apply for the Volunteering Opportunity
If you would
like to apply for the role please read the Role Description then complete your application and outline
your relevant skills and experiences.
Derbyshire Mind are utilising NHS Jobs to receive and manage applications for this role. Derbyshire Mind is the Organisation responsible for Crisis Support Drop-In Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Volunteer Shifts Available
- Friday nights: 5.30 to 11.30pm (6 hours)
- Saturday nights: 5.30 to 11.30pm (6 hours)
- Sunday afternoons: 2.00 to 6.00pm (4 hours)
Shifts will always include 30 minutes at the start and end of the service for setting up, tidying away, and wellbeing check-ins.
Volunteers will also be required to attend team wide
meetings, and also one-to-one meetings with their supervisor, once every 6
weeks.
We are looking for volunteers that can provide support
for at least one shift per week, or two shifts every other week/fortnight.
Training
All volunteers will receive comprehensive training before
they start supporting the service. This will include teaching you skills that
will help you support someone experiencing emotional distress.
Access to a Car / Transport
A driving license and access to a car is necessary or the ability to get home safely for
this volunteering role as the service operates at night times and weekends when
public transport doesn't run or is less reliable, and we want for you to get
home safely!
For an Informal Conversation about the Role before
Applying
Please contact Pete Rogers (Service Lead) at Pete.Rogers@derbyshiremind.org.uk to
arrange a time for a telephone call.
How to Apply for the Volunteering Opportunity
If you would
like to apply for the role please read the Role Description then complete your application and outline
your relevant skills and experiences.
Derbyshire Mind are utilising NHS Jobs to receive and manage applications for this role. Derbyshire Mind is the Organisation responsible for Crisis Support Drop-In Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be age 18 or over.
- Able to attend support / training meetings that may be held on weekdays, evenings or the weekend.
- Willing to complete additional training as required by the role / service.
Experience
Essential
- Passionate about providing a high-quality welcoming service to people experiencing distress or mental health crisis.
- Open-minded and able to see things from different perspectives, including respecting diverse values and beliefs, and can build a rapport with a wide range of people.
- Communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone, and can listen to others in a supportive, non-judgmental way without feeling the need to fix.
- Remain calm and professional in sometimes more challenging situations.
- Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality.
- Reliable and punctual, and able to work using their own initiative.
- Emotionally resilient and practices their own self-care wellbeing techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be age 18 or over.
- Able to attend support / training meetings that may be held on weekdays, evenings or the weekend.
- Willing to complete additional training as required by the role / service.
Experience
Essential
- Passionate about providing a high-quality welcoming service to people experiencing distress or mental health crisis.
- Open-minded and able to see things from different perspectives, including respecting diverse values and beliefs, and can build a rapport with a wide range of people.
- Communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone, and can listen to others in a supportive, non-judgmental way without feeling the need to fix.
- Remain calm and professional in sometimes more challenging situations.
- Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality.
- Reliable and punctual, and able to work using their own initiative.
- Emotionally resilient and practices their own self-care wellbeing techniques.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
