Description : Volunteer Advocate in the Mental Health Team . Company : South West Advocacy Network . Location : England - 3 hours ago
Job description:
Job Type: Part-time, Volunteer
*Will you help give a voice, to those who need it most?*
*Are you committed, passionate, empathetic and a good listener? Do you believe that everyone has an equal right to have their voice heard?*
*If so, we would love to hear from you.*
The South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) provides free and independent advocacy services; enabling people to have their views and wishes heard and ensuring they can access the support and services they are entitled to.
We are looking for volunteers with a willingness to help others have their voices heard by becoming Volunteer Advocates.
The role of a Volunteer Advocate is varied, but we are currently seeking volunteers to work within our Independent Mental Health Advocacy Team.
*Volunteer Advocate within the Independent Mental Health Advocacy Team*
To support clients who, because of ill mental health, require an advocate to access the support they need. This will ensure that clients have greater choice and control over their lives, both now and in the future.
You will work with clients in hospital settings who are there voluntarily to ensure their voices are heard and rights upheld. You will provide coaching to clients so that they can self-advocate.
*Volunteer Advocacy roles are supported with full training and guidance from our qualified Advocates. This is a rewarding opportunity where you can empower a person to have a voice where they otherwise would not.*
The role will require you to work with clients who have experienced or who may have mental ill health, a learning disability, or a physical disability. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with individuals from all walks of life and we welcome applications from volunteers with their own direct lived experience.
*We are looking for individuals who have the following skills and attributes to volunteer in this role with us:*
* Positive attitude towards vulnerable clients who may have a variety of complex needs.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 is desirable but training will be provided.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Experience of record keeping and report writing.
* Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding.
* IT literate.
*Volunteering with SWAN has real benefits and we support our volunteers to ensure that they can reach their own personal goals whilst volunteering with us. Benefits include:*
* Training in coaching, basic advocacy principles, safeguarding and teaching self-advocacy
* Out of pocket expenses reimbursed - £0.45 per mile for mileage, all bus fares, train tickets and costs incurred can be claimed back immediately
* The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity
* The opportunity to meet new people
* The opportunity to build a Personal Development Portfolio with full training and ongoing access to keep knowledge and skills up to date
* Support to progress to paid employment
* The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of SWAN
* The satisfaction of empowering clients to find their own voice and tell others what they want or need
* Being part of an organisation, which has strong values and provides help and support to those most marginalised in society
* The opportunity to see clients’ progress
* To be part of the education of other services in self-advocacy promotion
We also arrange days out with other volunteers and strive to recognise the contribution volunteers make to our clients and the services we offer at SWAN.
*Application process only. Please request and complete a volunteer application form to be considered for this role. If you require assistance at any stage of the application or recruitment process, then please let us know. We are happy to adapt our approach to make the process more accessible for you.*
*This position is voluntary therefore unpaid with the exception of expenses.*
*Equality and Diversity Statement*
_*Equality, diversity and inclusion are core to SWAN’s values. It is important that our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which we work. We therefore welcome applications from people who represent the diversity of the people we advocate for and the communities we work in.*_
INDVO
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 6 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Offices adhere to the latest COVID 19 guidance.
Application question(s):
* To volunteer for this role you must be a Somerset resident. Please confirm that you live in Somerset.
Work Location: In person
*Are you committed, passionate, empathetic and a good listener? Do you believe that everyone has an equal right to have their voice heard?*
*If so, we would love to hear from you.*
The South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) provides free and independent advocacy services; enabling people to have their views and wishes heard and ensuring they can access the support and services they are entitled to.
We are looking for volunteers with a willingness to help others have their voices heard by becoming Volunteer Advocates.
The role of a Volunteer Advocate is varied, but we are currently seeking volunteers to work within our Independent Mental Health Advocacy Team.
*Volunteer Advocate within the Independent Mental Health Advocacy Team*
To support clients who, because of ill mental health, require an advocate to access the support they need. This will ensure that clients have greater choice and control over their lives, both now and in the future.
You will work with clients in hospital settings who are there voluntarily to ensure their voices are heard and rights upheld. You will provide coaching to clients so that they can self-advocate.
*Volunteer Advocacy roles are supported with full training and guidance from our qualified Advocates. This is a rewarding opportunity where you can empower a person to have a voice where they otherwise would not.*
The role will require you to work with clients who have experienced or who may have mental ill health, a learning disability, or a physical disability. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with individuals from all walks of life and we welcome applications from volunteers with their own direct lived experience.
*We are looking for individuals who have the following skills and attributes to volunteer in this role with us:*
* Positive attitude towards vulnerable clients who may have a variety of complex needs.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 is desirable but training will be provided.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Experience of record keeping and report writing.
* Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding.
* IT literate.
*Volunteering with SWAN has real benefits and we support our volunteers to ensure that they can reach their own personal goals whilst volunteering with us. Benefits include:*
* Training in coaching, basic advocacy principles, safeguarding and teaching self-advocacy
* Out of pocket expenses reimbursed - £0.45 per mile for mileage, all bus fares, train tickets and costs incurred can be claimed back immediately
* The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity
* The opportunity to meet new people
* The opportunity to build a Personal Development Portfolio with full training and ongoing access to keep knowledge and skills up to date
* Support to progress to paid employment
* The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of SWAN
* The satisfaction of empowering clients to find their own voice and tell others what they want or need
* Being part of an organisation, which has strong values and provides help and support to those most marginalised in society
* The opportunity to see clients’ progress
* To be part of the education of other services in self-advocacy promotion
We also arrange days out with other volunteers and strive to recognise the contribution volunteers make to our clients and the services we offer at SWAN.
*Application process only. Please request and complete a volunteer application form to be considered for this role. If you require assistance at any stage of the application or recruitment process, then please let us know. We are happy to adapt our approach to make the process more accessible for you.*
*This position is voluntary therefore unpaid with the exception of expenses.*
*Equality and Diversity Statement*
_*Equality, diversity and inclusion are core to SWAN’s values. It is important that our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which we work. We therefore welcome applications from people who represent the diversity of the people we advocate for and the communities we work in.*_
INDVO
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 6 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Offices adhere to the latest COVID 19 guidance.
Application question(s):
* To volunteer for this role you must be a Somerset resident. Please confirm that you live in Somerset.
Work Location: In person
