NHS Volunteering opportunities are available across the Bradford, Airedale and Craven District. We have a wide range of services, many of which take volunteers.
About the Organisation
Bradford District Care Trust welcome people from all backgrounds and is keen to reflect the population we serve. We are currently underrepresented in terms of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups, and so applications from these groups are encouraged to apply.
Selection Meetings will take place for this role on either Thursday 24th October or Friday 25th October 2024, so please ensure you are available on both days before submitting your application.
For an insight into life as a BDCFT Volunteer, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyJRpekHryY
The Core Therapy Service is at the centre of the Community Mental Health Transformation in Bradford. Its role is to increase access to Psychological Therapies to working age and older adults with serious mental illnesses who previously fell between gaps of primary and secondary mental health care. Our mission is to provide community-based care that is the right kind of help at the right time and with a particular focus on providing culturally sensitive support to people from minoritized communities.
The Core Therapy Service is Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered. As a Group Support Volunteer, you will be joining a creative and committed team where you will be provided with opportunities for continuing development and high-quality supervision and support.
The Group Support Volunteer will support the non-clinical aspects of group sessions,
The post holder will gain experience working within a community group setting, providing a supportive presence to encourage and enhance engagement and provide a positive group experience.
Weekly group days/times TBC. You will be expected to arrive 30min-1hour before the group starts to allow necessary conversations to take place and setup.
Applicants with lived experience of mental health challenges are encouraged to apply.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
The skills you need:
Flexible, responsive and adaptable and to follow the guidance of the facilitator.
Punctual and reliable.
Well presented, polite and can relate to people in a friendly and approachable manner.
Good communication skills.
Able to follow instructions.
Ability to be calm in the face of difficult situations and able to escalate safeguarding concerns, should they arise, to the appropriate named contact. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to respect confidentiality. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Willingness to help and support staff and patients.
Ability to act on own initiative within the role description.
Able to demonstrate empathy, compassion and take a non-judgmental approach.
Adaptable and willing to learn
Excellent volunteer supervision and support
Out of pocket expenses paid
NHS ID provided
All training provided by BDCFT
Knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of the team
Develop new and existing groupwork skills, gain confidence and meet new people
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
Start date of advert 7 October 2024
Roles on our website close on 27 October 2024
Minimum age 18
Adjustments can be discussed with applicants
Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
You can apply directly by visiting www.bdct.nhs.uk/get-involved/volunteering
Email: volunteer@bdct.nhs.uk
Tel: 07387 546256
