Structured Intervention Support Volunteer - Islington Mind

What You'll Do: 

The 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.

Why You'll Love It: 

-On the job training and supervision
-Support with professional development
-Work references provided after completion of one year volunteering
-Travel expenses reimbursed (within London)

What We're Looking For: 

We are looking for volunteers who can support people with activities for a minimum of 1 day per week. 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 – reporting/organising repairs; organising a move; signposting and referring to services and activities.
-Ad-hoc support

 

We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 9:30 – 5:00 for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.

 

Please return the completed SIS volunteer application form, along with a copy of your CV. Email to the service manager, Ossi Ron, at ossi.ron@islingtonmind.org.uk

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Crisis Support
Mental Health
Islington
52 Weeks Minimum
8 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Emotional intelligence
Organisation
These documents must be completed: 

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