Punjabi Speaking Family and Carer Support Volunteer

Change Grow Live; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Family and Carer Support Volunteers who speak Punjabi. In this rewarding role, you will leverage your personal experiences to provide vital support to families affected by substance misuse. You will create a safe, welcoming environment for individuals to share their stories and anxieties. Your role will involve collaborating with Recovery Workers to identify those in need and leading a support group, fostering resilience and hope among participants. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while receiving comprehensive training and support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to commit to at least two days a week.
• Subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Recovery Workers to identify carers needing support.
• Create and lead a support group for family and carers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Supportive Counseling

Education

None required

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Punjabi speaking Family and Carer Support Volunteers.

Substance misuse issues can have a huge impact on everyone, especially the family, friends, and loved ones of those misusing alcohol/drugs. Loved ones can be left feeling angry, hurt, isolated, stigmatised, and ashamed.

It can be overwhelming for those affected by someone’s substance misuse to take the first step and ask for help. As a family and carer volunteer, you will be using your own experiences of living with/supporting someone with substance misuse issues to promote hope and support to others. You will be providing them with a safe, non-judgmental, friendly space where they can express their anxieties and share their experiences.

Responsibilities

You will be working closely with the Recovery Workers to identify those carers who may benefit from additional support.

You will take the lead on creating a support group, encouraging members to get involved and have a say in how the group can meet their needs.

You will be a positive role model to the group, motivating and encouraging them to gain resilience to support themselves and their families.

You will be provided with all the skills, training, and support you will need to undertake the role.

We will support you in this volunteering role by ensuring that you receive regular supervision, Reflective Practice/Clinical Supervision, and have a Team member on site who you can approach for day-to-day advice and guidance.

Minimum Requirements

Please note to be considered for this volunteering role, we require you to be:

1. 18 years of age or older
2. Able to commit to a minimum of two days a week.
3. Subject to a (CGL funded) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are. We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people, and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level.

Contact Information

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Philip Keightley | [e-mail] | 07795391186