Parents & Families Group Facilitator

For West Sussex Mind

This role involves supporting staff to deliver our mental health and wellbeing support through our parent support service, Families in Mind (FIM).

Co-facilitating in person group sessions in a friendly setting for parents with children aged 0-5 years to support people who use our service to improve their mental health and wellbeing. 

Volunteering a minimum of two hours a week alongside the team to help with one or more of the following:

Support people who use our service to take part in our group sessions
Practical help making refreshments and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for parents
Support through individual conversation in the group.

Skills

That you are practical, caring, considerate of others, empathetic and patient.
That you are a confident communicator with good listening skills.
Have knowledge and experience or involvement with parents and early childhood would be welcome. Have understanding or lived experience of mental health needs, this is not essential for the role. Would be committed to being part of the service on a regular basis.

About West Sussex Mind

West Sussex Mind is an independent local charity. We support people with their mental health, provide specialist training and campaign to improve services and promote understanding. Our work is driven by the needs and experiences of people with mental health problems. The advice and support we offer aims to improve people's physical and mental well-being, strengthen self-esteem and confidence and promote strong relationships with family, friends and communities. We also help people get into education, training or work and achieve their personal and social goals. Increasing understanding about mental health is a priority for us so we run a comprehensive training programme for parents, carers and professionals. Our experts provide specialist training to professionals such as to those in education, GP practices and leisure centres as well as bespoke training to staff and managers in other organisations and companies. We also work in communities to raise awareness and to tackle the stigma which continues to affect the lives of people with mental health problems.

Interests

Children
Families and Parenting
Health and Social Care
Mental Health

Activities

General Helping
Supporting Charities
Supporting People and Befriending

Details

Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
All pre-approved expenses occurred during volunteering are covered. Expenses incurred during the application process are not typically covered; however, an application for additional funding can be made in special circumstances.
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Is it fully accessible
Applicants are required to complete a course of e-learning prior to starting volunteering. However, we do not want this to be a barrier to anyone, and so we can adapt the delivery of the necessary training to meet the needs of the individual applicant.
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description