Volunteer Peer Support Worker
Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Services (NIHCSS)
King's Lynn PE30, UK
Peer Support Worker
Permanent
THIS IS A VOLUNTARY ROLE WHICH DOES NOT ATTRACT A SALARY, REASONABLE EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED, INCLUDING TRAVEL
About NIHCSS
The Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Service (NIHCSS) supports adults with mental health needs across the whole of Norfolk.
We work with individuals to identify and make changes in their lives in order to improve their wellbeing and live as independently as possible in their community.
Due to several of our volunteers moving into paid roles within NIHCSS, we have new and exciting opportunities in our Kings Lynn team.
About you
As a peer supporter, your lived experience of mental distress will be at the heart of your role. You will use your own experience to empathise with and support people, sharing your lived experience, skills and techniques to help our clients identify ways to move forward with their lives.
What we offer you
Training and support from a Peer Support Co-ordinator, on-going learning and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing support via a dedicated helpline, reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred within your role, the opportunity to move into a paid Recovery Worker or Bank role within NIHCSS if you wish.
What our staff and clients say about our volunteers
_"Volunteers are an invaluable part of our team, offering a wealth of knowledge and lived experience"_
_"Thank you for your time and patience, we love our volunteers!"_
_"A job done for love, not pay, is special"_
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please telephone Tom Butcher on or email Alternatively, respond to this by clicking apply and we will be in touch!
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):
Are you aware that this role is on a voluntary basis and does not attract a salary? Reasonable expenses are paid including travel.
Please tell us what inspired you to volunteer for a mental health charity
Please advise how many hours per week you would be able to volunteer with NIHCSS
Are you someone who is has been in receipt of services for your own mental health issues? Lived experience is a mandatory requirement for this role (lived experience does not include caring for someone with mental health distress)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
About NIHCSS
The Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Service (NIHCSS) supports adults with mental health needs across the whole of Norfolk.
We work with individuals to identify and make changes in their lives in order to improve their wellbeing and live as independently as possible in their community.
Due to several of our volunteers moving into paid roles within NIHCSS, we have new and exciting opportunities in our Kings Lynn team.
About you
As a peer supporter, your lived experience of mental distress will be at the heart of your role. You will use your own experience to empathise with and support people, sharing your lived experience, skills and techniques to help our clients identify ways to move forward with their lives.
What we offer you
Training and support from a Peer Support Co-ordinator, on-going learning and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing support via a dedicated helpline, reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred within your role, the opportunity to move into a paid Recovery Worker or Bank role within NIHCSS if you wish.
What our staff and clients say about our volunteers
_"Volunteers are an invaluable part of our team, offering a wealth of knowledge and lived experience"_
_"Thank you for your time and patience, we love our volunteers!"_
_"A job done for love, not pay, is special"_
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please telephone Tom Butcher on or email Alternatively, respond to this by clicking apply and we will be in touch!
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):
Are you aware that this role is on a voluntary basis and does not attract a salary? Reasonable expenses are paid including travel.
Please tell us what inspired you to volunteer for a mental health charity
Please advise how many hours per week you would be able to volunteer with NIHCSS
Are you someone who is has been in receipt of services for your own mental health issues? Lived experience is a mandatory requirement for this role (lived experience does not include caring for someone with mental health distress)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person