Group Support Volunteer - Dudley

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for volunteers who have these qualities:

• Willing to complete Walk Leader Training
• Reliability: Commitment to a regular volunteer schedule to provide consistent support
• Live in the Black Country/within a reasonable travel distance to site.
• Volunteers must be over 18
• Friendly and welcoming good communication skills, able to speak with clients and staff and build rapport.
• Able to follow confidentiality policy and professional boundaries to keep themselves and patients safe.
• Enthusiasm and desire to help improve experiences of patients and improve wellbeing.
• Computer skills able to complete e-learning

Our Trust Values:

Caring

We care for everyone as individuals, being compassionate, empathetic and kind with a willingness to help.

Enabling

We enable ourselves and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.

Working Together

We work together in partnership, being inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone in everything we do.

Integrity

We act with transparency and honesty; respecting and valuing others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

Were committed to building a workforce and culture that reflects our varied population and to create a culture of belonging. We always engage and involve when making key decisions, regardless of role or level. For example, we have worked closely with staff, patients, community groups and other key partners, in putting together our clinical strategy.

Due to the nature of our work some volunteering roles may be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering with us; this will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

Person Specification

values

Essential

• Relevant skills/experience
• Live within the Black Country/within a reasonable travel distance to our sites
• Over 18 years old

Desirable

• passion for mental health services
• willing to complete walk leader training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingshill Centre

Kingshill Centre

Wednesbury

WS10 9JF

Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)