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Making Space
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are a national charity that provides health and social care services to people in their own homes, in the community and in specialised accommodation. We support people with mental health conditions, dementia, learning disability and aged related conditions.
Our vision is for wellbeing to be at the heart of health and social care. Our values guide us with what we do. They are:
Kind Hearts - generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging.
Tailor Making - nurturing unique relationships to make every day count
Dreaming Big - harnessing imagination we generate confidence in ourselves and other to take the first step
Having Courage - committing bravely to working in ways that takes us to new places
Being Ready - responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together
Our vision is for wellbeing to be at the heart of health and social care. Our values guide us with what we do. They are:
Kind Hearts - generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging.
Tailor Making - nurturing unique relationships to make every day count
Dreaming Big - harnessing imagination we generate confidence in ourselves and other to take the first step
Having Courage - committing bravely to working in ways that takes us to new places
Being Ready - responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together
Description of role: Making Space is a values led charity working with people to put wellbeing at the heart of health and social care.
At Mill House, Making Space has a number of flats for people that are living with a severe and enduring mental illness who need extra support. People receive support that is personalised to them to promote their recovery from a mental health illness, to build confidence and to help them with achieving their goals/aspirations.
What will you be doing?
• To support with group activities such as games and the men’s group.
• To provide a listening ear and emotional support.
• To build a rapport with them and to discuss and support people with doing activities they wish to do e.g. walking, playing games, having a chat.
• To be aware of the organization’s Health and Safety Policy and act responsibly.
• To report any concerns to the person’s support worker and/or service manager.
At Mill House, Making Space has a number of flats for people that are living with a severe and enduring mental illness who need extra support. People receive support that is personalised to them to promote their recovery from a mental health illness, to build confidence and to help them with achieving their goals/aspirations.
What will you be doing?
• To support with group activities such as games and the men’s group.
• To provide a listening ear and emotional support.
• To build a rapport with them and to discuss and support people with doing activities they wish to do e.g. walking, playing games, having a chat.
• To be aware of the organization’s Health and Safety Policy and act responsibly.
• To report any concerns to the person’s support worker and/or service manager.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM, Thursday AM, Friday AM
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 100
Location:
Mill House, 14 Mill Road, Walmersley
Bury
BL9 6RF