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<h3>Purpose of Role:</h3>Social Prescribing is a way of supporting people’s mental &amp; physical health and wellbeing by connecting them with a range of community activities, groups, services and supporting individuals to do so.Working alongside the BlueSCI Wellbeing Practitioners supporting individuals with their mental health and wellbeing. Through a range of community activities, support to attend appointments, practical help e.g. helping fill in forms or make phone calls.Main Tasks:<ul><li>Work alongside the Wellbeing Practitioners to support individuals to access community activities and /or practical help.</li><li>Listen to the person and engage in activities with them.&nbsp;</li><li>Signpost or refer to relevant services and suggest activities with the individual.&nbsp;</li><li>Attend support meetings to report on progress and receive guidance.</li></ul>Training provision:<ul><li>In-house training provided</li><li>Other training opportunities available</li></ul>Benefits of volunteering:<ul><li>A full induction and support provided</li><li>Expenses paid&nbsp;</li><li>Develop skills and confidence</li></ul>Location:Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, email <a href="mailto:andrew.hodson@bluesci.org.uk" target="_blank">andrew.hodson@bluesci.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre, email <a href="mailto:adam@bluesci.org.uk" target="_blank">adam@bluesci.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, email <a href="mailto:donna.h@bluesci.org.uk" target="_blank">donna.h@bluesci.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Partington Library and Wellbeing Centre, email <a href="mailto:sinead@bluesci.org.uk" target="_blank">sinead@bluesci.org.uk</a>&nbsp;BlueSCI at Night email <a href="mailto:donna@bluesci.org.uk" target="_blank">donna@bluesci.org.uk</a>Availability:Flexible times available, within Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.Bluesci at Night: Monday – Friday 7pm – 2am, Saturday &amp; Sunday 5pm – 2am.

Peer Support Volunteer

We need your experience!Do you have lived experience of mental distress and have come into contact with the criminal justice system?Together is a national charity that works alongside people with mental health issues on their journey towards leading independent and fulfilling lives.Our Liaison and Diversion (L&amp;D) services work in partnership with NHS England to improve the health and justice outcomes for people who come into contact with the criminal justice system.&nbsp;We are looking for people to become Peer Supports who will use their lived experience of mental distress and the criminal justice system to support others with similar experiences towards better wellbeing.The best parts of becoming a peer supporter:<ul><li>Meeting new people with similar life experiences</li><li>Make a real difference to someone’s life</li><li>Personal development opportunities through 4 day training course</li><li>Variety of opportunities to be involved in at all levels within the organisation</li><li>You choose when and how you volunteer</li><li>Build your confidence and social skills</li><li>Feel a part of an encouraging and supportive team</li><li>Add versatility to your CV</li></ul>Travel expenses paid &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Get in touch to find out more:Email: <a href="mailto:anabel-cando@together-uk.org" target="_blank">anabel-cando@together-uk.org</a>About Together for Mental WellbeingTogether for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives. We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us. Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England. Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

Volunteer Peer Supporter

Tezlom is an exciting agency to work for. We provide HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS &amp; SUPPORT WORKERS opportnities across London. We are currently recruiting for Peer Support Workers with previous experience of working in a community setting offering advise and counselling support. Within this role, The Peer Support Worker will offer non-clinical support to individuals experiencing emotional distress and or are at risk of developing a mental health crisis. People will be referred to the service following a clinical assessment by their local health trust. The key objective of the service is to equip people with the skills they need to reduce their immediate anxiety, devise self-directed support plans and provide them with information / advice around the local services and resources that may help their recovery. The service provides a welcoming, safe and supportive space along with a hot drink and snack who are assessed to be experiencing or are at risk of developing a mental health distress. The service provides urgent appointments to ensure each person gets dedicated time and support with a Peer Support Worker. Included in the service is : <ul> <li>Advice, information and signposting</li> <li>One-to-one support</li> <li>Peer support</li> <li>Chill out space</li> <li>Hot drink and snack</li> <li>Group discussions and activities</li> </ul> The hours of work can be between 14:00hrs-22:00hrs depending on the location of the service The pay is 12.03 per hour REGISTERING WITH TEZLOM- THE BENEFITS At Tezlom we pride ourselves on the many benefits we offer our employees including : <ul> <li>Excellent rates of pay inc. holiday pay.</li> <li>Weekly Pay</li> <li>Full and Part time hours</li> <li>Days and/or Night shifts</li> <li>Excellent out of hours management support</li> </ul> Apply today and we will contact you as soon as possible to further discuss roles and opportunities!

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