LOCATION: Shakespeare Road (Worthing) and Daubeney House (Bognor Regis)
MAIN TASKS:
- To offer 1 to 1 support to individuals, providing a listening ear and adopting a solution focused approach.
- To encourage and support clients to access community based resources and work with a proactive, recovery focused approach.
- To liaise closely with the client’s designated key worker, and communicate outcomes, concerns, and information quickly and concisely.
- Work to an agreed timetable with clients.
- To support clients to access their local community i.e. visits to the shops, coffee bars and walks etc.
- To assist in promoting the service to other organisations.
- To be involved in keeping appropriate records.
- To participate in supervision, appraisals, team meetings and training as appropriate and in accordance with Sussex Oakleaf’s policies.
- To be aware and work within the policies and procedures of Sussex Oakleaf Housing Association.
- Any other tasks commensurate with the post.
Experience:
Experience of using/working in mental health services
Knowledge and understanding:
To have an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
To have an understanding of social exclusion
Skills and abilities:
Good listening skills and able to support people when they are in distress, knowing when to refer people on to other staff
Ability to relate to people well on a one to one basis
Ability to support people in achieving their goals
Ability to speak a second language
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Personal attributes:
Outgoing, friendly and supportive individual who is able to demonstrate patience and understanding
Openness and a non-judgemental attitude
Commitment and reliability
To have a strong commitment to Equal Opportunities
To apply please download the volunteer registration forms which can be found on the volunteer page of our website www.sussexoakleaf.org.uk/volunteering
