Peer Mentoring Volunteer

Purpose of role

We are seeking Peer Mentors to provide one to one support to clients within the community assisting them in their recovery from mental health difficulties. Peer Mentors will work with clients to achieve goals established jointly by the client and the Peer Mentor. Support is offered on a weekly or fortnightly basis for a minimum of 3 months.

Main tasks

  • Supporting service users to establish achievable goals to work towards during the 3-6 month partnership.
  • Providing Peer Mentoring and delivering a community service which encourages, motivates and builds individuals self-esteem and confidence. This will include goal setting and support with social and practical skills development.

 

  • Engaging with service users to show empathy, share experience and inspire hope, towards promoting recovery.
  • Develop coping, self-help and self-management capability within the peer relationship in order for them to regain and maintain control of their lives.
  • Support people to access community groups that enable service users and/or carers to participate in local community activities and maintain their independence.
  • Recognise risk, work safely and report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a member of staff.

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  • Working base Any of Borehamwood, Hemel Hempstead, Letchworth, Waltham Cross, Ware, Watford.
  • Volunteering Hours Minimum 2 hours per week

Benefits

  • Access to training and development opportunities
  • Be part of a respected charity
  • Full induction training
  • Increase your understanding of mental health
  • Ongoing 1-to-1 and group support