Speakeasy

Purpose of role

The Speakeasy service is a 12 month pilot with Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) and Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT). We are seeking volunteers to work as Peer Mentors to support males aged 18 – 65 who and are going through a period of crisis and have been identified as high risk for suicide. The Speakeasy service will offer an additional non-statutory service to complement existing HPFT and non statutory services. Peer Mentors will provide solution-focused support in the community that encourages, motivates and builds an individuals self esteem and confidence.

Time Commitment

Minimum of 2 hours per week (evening and weekend volunteering available)

Location

Upper & Lower Lea Valley (Ware, Cheshunt, Broxbourne)

Main tasks

To provide informal support to service users they are working with

To support service users to access services that will enhance their care
To recognise and communicate risk issues to the coordinator and wider HPFT care teams
To identify associated carer needs and refer to the relevant care team for carers assessments and support
To attend supervisory meetings with Peer Mentor Coordinator and HPFT representatives as required
To raise any safeguarding concerns appropriately
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