Transition Volunteer Ward to Community
South London and Maudsley NHS FoundationTrust
We are looking for volunteers who would like to support service users' in their recovery journeys.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to support service users' in their recovery journeys and be part of the transiton from the ward to the community. The support for patients/service users will be time limited and agreed at the beginning of the support and matching meetings. To support inpatients/service users to identify what they would like to access in the community as they are nearing discharge. To support services users to visit new places and plan this journey To travel with service users to local amenities and centres To have a good local knowledge of community resources To promote social inclusion, contribute to confidence building and promote self-esteem Ability to form a positive, supportive and boundaried relationship with service users To be part of a volunteer team To log all details on Assemble To be part of evaluating the project
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Support Work,Community Work
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Good Communication/Listening Skills Understanding of mental health issues Good local knowledge of community resources in the Croydon area Friendly Trustworthy Speaking a second language (desirable)
Volunteering and supporting services users within clinical inpatients services and in the community. Being part of a team, an awareness and understanding of serious mental health issues.
3 hours per week.
BR3 3BX
Hospital site: Bethlem Royal Hospital Address: Chelsham House Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham Greater London
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