Structured Intervention Support Volunteers
Islington Mind
We are looking for volunteers who can support people for a minimum of 1 day per week with activities such as: -Escorting people to appointments/outings/activities or events -Organisational and administrative tasks – help with budgeting; understanding/applying for welfare benefits; letter writing and form filling; arranging activities/appointments; planning the use of other services such as shopping. -Supporting people to maintain their homes -Ad hoc support
Islington Mind's Structured Intervention Support (SIS) service offers support for people with high and complex needs. You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in one-to-one settings: -help to resettle in the community on discharge from hospital -help to develop strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on statutory services -provide personalised key work support to enable people with complex mental health needs progress and maintain independent living.
Advice, Information & Support,Languages & Translation,Support Work,General & Helping
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Candidates must be 21 or over.
-On the job training and supervision -Support with professional development -Work references provided after completion of one year volunteering -Travel expenses reimbursed (within London)
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