This Post Is Subject to Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Clearance

Job Description

Post / Hearing Voice Group Co-Facilitator
Location / The Rosmini Centre, Wisbech
Line Manager / Leonnie Barlow
Hours / 12:30-3:30pm Thursday every other week
Purpose of Job / To support the Hearing Voice Group

Our Vision

Our vision is that everyone who faces mental health challenges has equal access to the support they need to recover, and can live a fulfilling life without fear of discrimination

Our Mission

We work towards achieving this vision by providing a range of inclusive, empowering and recovery-based services throughout Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire, underpinned by our core values of:

- Respect

- Empowerment

- Inclusivity

- Integrity

- Courage

- Compassion

This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.

General Duties
All volunteers are required to fulfil the role in line with CPSL Mind’s values:
Equality

promote the equality, diversity and rights of others by ensuring people are respected and valued as individuals.
ensure equal access to services, that people are treated with dignity and that no discriminatory behaviour takes place.

Quality

have due regard for health and safety and security in the workplace and contribute to raising awareness.

People

create productive working relationships within CPSL Mind and with partner agencies.
develop personal skills to improve performance and knowledge.

Performance

participate fully in and complete any relevant training for the post.
attend supervision, team and other meetings.

Information

act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and associated legislation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To provide non-judgemental support for each group member
To facilitate the opportunity for group members to talk openly with others, share experiences and provide peer support
To create a space where people can learn new ideas and develop insight into their mental health
To enable group members to focus on coping skills and strategies for dealing with difficult feelings and situations
To challenge preconceptions and thinking which may otherwise stand in the way of progress
To enable group members to focus on coping skills and strategies for dealing with difficult feelings and situations
To encourage the client to become more independent to reduce their dependency on the service
To complete relevant paperwork and keep necessary records
To raise/report safeguarding issues that may come up according to CPSL Mind policy and procedure
To attend regular formal supervision and meetings as required

Person Specification

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Competency / Essential / Desirable
Able to demonstrate compatibility with CPSL Mind’s aims, objectives and values. / 
An understanding of Mental Health Issues and how they affect individuals and their families. / 
Ability to reflect on own practice. / 
An understanding of risk relating to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection or a willingness to learn / 
Ability to work within set professional and personal boundaries / 
Friendly, non-judgemental and empathetic manner / 
To be able to respect confidentiality and the boundaries of the relationship / 
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of people / 
Lived experience of hearing voices / 
Resilient with a flexible approach / 
To ensure that the service does not marginalise or contribute to the stigma and discrimination of service users / 
Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity / 
Be able to recognise when you need to ask for help / 
Car Driver with regular access to a car / 

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