Volunteer – Group Treatment Assistant for SET CAMHS

HCRG Care Group

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Job summary

This volunteer role will:

Assist in organising and facilitating support groups e.g. CAMHS Artful Beginnings; Creating Calm sessions or psychoeducational workshops for service users

HCRG Care GroupTargeted and System Support Services(TSSS) work in close partnership with Children and Young People (CYP), their parents / carers, education, and health colleagues to provide interventions and support to improve emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.

TheTargeted and System Support Servicessupport the outcomes framework of the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service through the provision of targeted services which support the achievement of emotional health and healthy lifestyle outcomes.

They include: -

Southend, Essex, and Thurrock Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS) underpinned by the Thrive Framework.
The Affinity Programme delivering a trauma informed approach and restorative coaching to prevent school exclusion.
Healthy Schools: working with schools to develop health promotion and trauma informed environment.
The Transforming Care Keyworker Service supporting CYP with learning difficulties or ASD who are at risk of hospital admission through poor mental health.
Child & Family Healthy Lifestyles; including National Child Measurement Programme and intervention for overweight children.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Group Facilitator Volunteer to volunteer in the Chelmsford Area. Initially to attend the monthly session held on the 3rd Monday of the month 4-6pm plus set up and clear away time. Other opportunities to volunteer may follow.

CAMHS(Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Group Treatment Assistants play a vital role in supporting mental health professionals in delivering group therapy and treatment programs to children and adolescents. As a volunteer in this role, you will contribute to the smooth running of the groups for young individuals experiencing various mental health challenges

Assist in Group Sessions: Attend group therapy sessions and assist mental health professionals in creating a safe and supportive environment for participants.
Participant Support:Provide emotional support and encouragement to group members during sessions, ensuring their comfort and participation.
Set Up and Clean up: Assist in setting up the therapy space before sessions and tidying up afterward, ensuring a clean environment.
Communication:Communicate effectively with group facilitators and the CAMHS team, reporting any concerns or notable changes in participants' behaviour.
Professional Development: Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance your understanding of mental health issues, group dynamics, and therapeutic techniques.
Engage with Participants: Foster positive relationships with group members, providing a listening ear and a non-judgmental attitude

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Date posted

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 to £1 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/24475/9405

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 1QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our fantastic Essex Children's Service as a Volunteer!

As aVolunteerGroup Treatment Assistant for SET CAMHS you will receive:

Access to arange of courses and e-learningto develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

The Ideal Candidate

A genuine interest in mental health and a desire to help young individuals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions from mental health professionals.
Sensitivity, empathy, and non-judgmental attitude.
Willingness to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.

Time Commitment to be discussed

To have some experience working with children and young people; this could be in the form of counselling, education, volunteering, mentoring, or coaching.
To be able to work well as part of a team

We will only accept applications that have completed the questionnaire & those that have provided a statement explaining why you would like to volunteer with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our fantastic Essex Children's Service as a Volunteer!

As aVolunteerGroup Treatment Assistant for SET CAMHS you will receive:

Access to arange of courses and e-learningto develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

The Ideal Candidate

A genuine interest in mental health and a desire to help young individuals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions from mental health professionals.
Sensitivity, empathy, and non-judgmental attitude.
Willingness to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.

Time Commitment to be discussed

To have some experience working with children and young people; this could be in the form of counselling, education, volunteering, mentoring, or coaching.
To be able to work well as part of a team

We will only accept applications that have completed the questionnaire & those that have provided a statement explaining why you would like to volunteer with us.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.