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SSBSS Peer Group Support Volunteer
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To support in the facilitation of a monthly support group for anyone 18 + who has been bereaved by suicide in Somerset.
SSBSS Peer Group Support Volunteer
Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service
Overview of Role:
- To support in the facilitation of a monthly support group for anyone 18 + who has been bereaved by suicide in Somerset. This will include making refreshments, helping to set up the room, and being available to listen and support individuals as needed.
- To be able to provide a safe and supportive space for anyone bereaved through suicide to talk about all aspects of their loss.
- Work to agreed processes and guidelines for Mind in Somerset Peer Groups
Hours required:
- 2 hours a month on the first Thursday each month, 6-8pm to assist in the preparation and to attend the session.
- Also required to attend an online peer group supervision session for 1 hour every 2 months
Location:
- Taunton at the Mind Office
Responsible to:
- Peer Group Facilitator and SSBSS Manager
Training provided:
- Undertake annual online training as specified by Mind in Somerset including lone working, Adult Safeguarding and other courses as needed.
Personal Attributes required:
- Lived experience of bereavement by suicide.
- Personal resilience and self-awareness of own losses to be able to effectively provide emotional support with another’s loss.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries
- Understanding and willingness to undertake training in safe-guarding and risk assessing
- Must be able to engage with Supervision on a regular basis
- Able to be self motivated and work well as part of a small team
- Understanding and awareness of the impact of a loss by suicide and able to support people at various stages in their grief.
- Open, empathic nature and ability to listen and support others who have been bereaved by suicide.
Values:
Mind in Somerset have the expectation that all who Volunteer for us always live our organisation's values at all times. We ask that you be:
· Collaborative – work better together
· Respectful – treat people how we like to be treated
· Accountable – are responsible for own actions
· Inclusive – respect everyone’s uniqueness
· Compassionate – empathise, care and support
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview/Volunteer meeting, please contact Mind in Somerset.
Criminal Record:
Due to the safeguarding nature of our work, the successful candidate/volunteer may need to complete a fully funded disclosure and barring check (DBS) prior to starting with us. A criminal record will not automatically mean withdrawal of an offer, however, to safeguard our staff, volunteers and clients, further discussion or investigation may be required so that an informed decision can be made as to your suitability to work with vulnerable people to ensure that we are not putting service users at risk. For volunteers there are occasions when a DBS will not be required; however, a risk assessment will be conducted and the form completed and placed within the Volunteer’s electronic file.
All new volunteers will be required to complete 6 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
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About Mind In Somerset
Mind In Somerset was formed from the merger of Mind in Taunton and West Somerset and South Somerset Mind. We are a mental health charity providing services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.
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