Peer support group facilitator
PANDAS Foundation
To set up a face to face peer support group for parents with perinatal mental health illness locally
PANDAS Support Groups are there as a safe-space, with no judgement Some groups tend to have an informal set up, used to meet likeminded people in a safe environment. Many groups also like to gain involvement from outside organisations or guest speakers, such as midwives and counsellors. Group facilitators can also arrange a variety of activities within their group, through request or general interest in a specific area.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Fundraising,Support Work
Organising & Planning
• You must have an interest in perinatal mental health • You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check • Complete all PANDAS mandatory training • You must be able to demonstrate that you are caring in nature • Have an awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding • Understand what is appropriate for the group • Be able to follow the policies and procedures within the group • Communicate well with members of the group • If you are a healthcare professional, you must NOT act in that capacity within the group • Have an understanding of what PANDAS can offer, through the completion of the application form and sending in a short video of why you should be a PANDAS support group leader.
You will receive training for the role. You will be joining a team of around 200 volunteers throughout the UK trying to ensure that no parent or carer feels alone in their journey of perinatal mental health illness
The time commitment required this, will be dictated by the timings that you choose to run the group, the management team will help to guide you to ensure you do not commit to more than is necessary
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We are looking to cover different areas in London and you would be required to find your own venue for this.
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