Caring Together Wellbeing Support Group Volunteer
Carers Centre Tower Hamlets
Barnsley Street is a new innovative mental health unit in Bethnal Green and we are looking for volunteers to provide support to our unpaid carers in the Caring Together Wellbeing Support Group. The role will support and assist the Barnsley Street Carers Support Coordinator to deliver peer support activities.
Barnsley Street is a new innovative mental health unit in Bethnal Green and we are looking for volunteers to provide support to our unpaid carers in the Caring Together Wellbeing Support Group. The role will support and assist the Barnsley Street Carers Support Coordinator to deliver peer support activities. Main Tasks To provide support, facilitate and enable unpaid carers to attend a fortnightly wellbeing peer support group. 1. We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help with a variety of tasks that include session preparation, facilitation of art and creative activities, learning workshops, cooking and outings. If you have arts and crafts related skills that would be a bonus. 2. Previous or ongoing experience of being a carer or living with a mental health condition would be desirable. 3. To provide administrative support to the group such as record keeping and assistance with evaluation to enable continuous learning. 4. You will be part of a friendly team and receive full support to carry out the role. 5. To respect at all times the Carers Centre Tower Hamlets (CCTH) policies including the confidential nature of the Carers Centre this will also apply to appropriate ELFT (Barnsley Street) Policies and Procedures. 6. You will receive ongoing support and supervision. 7. To undertake training as required.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Community Work,Support Work,General & Helping
Admin, Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email
Lived experience of Mental Health or being an Unpaid Carer is desirable and having an interest/ability to undertake arts, crafts and social activities is very much an asset.
Experience of working in the Social Care sector to add to your CV.
2 hours, twice a month.
E1 5RB
53 to 55 Barnsley Street
Nearest trains are Bethnal Green (Weaver line) and Bethnal Green Underground (Central line). Buses 106 and 254 stop close by.
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