Volunteer - TALKWORKS
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
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Job summary
About TALKWORKS:
TALKWORKS is Devons NHS Talking Therapies Service, a service that is part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust. TALKWORKS has approximately 300 staff. The teams are made up of qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Psychological Therapists, who are supported by our experienced administration teams.
TALKWORKS has twelve teams, with a number of bases across the county where we are able to see people locally in a wide range of settings including; GP Surgeries, hospitals, community and childrens centres.
TALKWORKS ethos is to work compassionately and empathetically with people who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression, to truly understand how people are feeling and offer them a choice of therapy options and coping strategies to help people to feel happier and get their life back on track.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for:
Personal experience of using TALKWORKS to overcome anxiety / and or depression
Somebody who is comfortable sharing their own experience and journey to recovery
A genuine interest in working with people from all walks of life as you will be required to interact with a wide range of people
Having a positive outlook and being non-judgemental is essential as you will be working alongside people who are on their journey to getting their life back on track
Confidentiality is incredibly important and we ask volunteers to be a part of the team and to adhere to information governance policy and procedure
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Date posted
14 February 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Volunteer
Contract
Voluntary
Duration
365 days
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-24-0104
Job locations
Compass House
52 Magdalen Road
Exeter
EX2 4TL
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Compass House
52 Magdalen Road
Exeter
EX2 4TL
Employer's website
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