Volunteer Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support

Change Grow Live; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in London is seeking Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support Volunteers to provide non-judgmental support to families affected by mental health and substance misuse issues. Volunteers will lead support groups and help members express their experiences while receiving training and supervision. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have relevant personal experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Experience supporting someone with mental health or substance misuse conditions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with recovery workers to identify carers who need support.
• Lead a support group and encourage participation.
• Act as a positive role model, motivating group members.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support Volunteers.

Co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions can have a huge impact on everyone, especially the family, friends and loved ones of those misusing drink/drugs. Loved ones can be left feeling angry, hurt, isolated, stigmatised and ashamed.

It can be overwhelming for those affected by someone’s co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions 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 co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions 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, 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.

Contact

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

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.