Maternal Mental Health Peer Supporter
Sister Circle
Maternal Mental Health Peer Supporters help women who are experiencing mental health difficulties arising from pregnancy loss, birth trauma or baby loss through dedicated peer support groups in the community. We are looking for compassionate women, with lived experience of pregnancy loss, baby loss or birth trauma who feel able to share their stories in group settings, helping others feel less alone. You should be available to volunteer for 12 months . Community language speakers are welcome.
Sister Circle has partnered with East London NHS Foundation Trust to establish peer support groups for women using the the OCEAN Maternal Mental Health service. It is hard to comprehend how difficult it is to be unsupported during pregnancy and at birth, let alone during a traumatic birthing experience, or at a time of tragic loss. Sadly, many women have gone through this with little or no support. Maternal Mental Health Peer Supporters are volunteers who help women experiencing mental health difficulties arising from pregnancy loss, birth trauma or baby loss, through dedicated peer support groups in the community. We are looking for compassionate women, with lived experience of pregnancy loss, baby loss or birth trauma who feel able to gently share their stories in group settings, helping others feel less alone. You should be available to volunteer for 12 months. Community language speakers are especially welcome. Full training and ongoing support is provided.
Advice, Information & Support,Support Work
Language Skills
Lived experience. We are looking for people who have lived experience of pregnancy loss, birth trauma or baby loss, and the confidence to share their experiences in a group setting to support others. No formal qualifications are required. It is important to have the personal attributes outlined below: • Flexible and non-judgmental • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people of different backgrounds • Mature outlook and commitment to personal development (if you decide to train as a Maternity Mate – a commitment to completing training and coursework at OCN Level 3) • Caring, sensitive, and good listener • Approachable • Reliable and committed • Ability to follow Sister Circle’s policies, procedures and boundaries to keep yourself, the beneficiaries and our staff and other volunteers safe • A genuine interest in peer support and the vision and values of Sister Circle Desirable (not essential) Skills: • Ability to speak a community language as well as English • Ability to facilitate a group.
Receive free, bespoke perinatal maternal mental health training (4 sessions). Develop skills in group facilitation, mentoring and reflective practice. Gain experience of supporting people in a group setting. References to support your professional development.
You'll need to make a minimum commitment of 12 months in this role and be able to give 4 hours per week. Volunteering takes place Monday to Thursday in the mornings.
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