Volunteer Advocate - Part-time, Immediate Start
Rethink Mental IllnessOverview
Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words Rethink Mental Illness would use to describe Rethink Mental Illness's volunteers. Rethink Mental Illness's volunteers play an integral part in the services Rethink Mental Illness provide and the people Rethink Mental Illness support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join Rethink Mental Illness here at Rethink Mental Illness.
About the role
As a Volunteer Advocate, you will support Rethink Mental Illness's Camden and Islington Integrated Advocacy Service in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington. You will provide a non-statutory advocacy service to service users with learning disabilities and Autism.
You will be based at home but will need to travel across the area to complete your role. Ideally, you can commit half a day per week to volunteering.
You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role.
About the service
Rethink Mental Illness's service works with vulnerable people across Camden and Islington to provide one-to-one advocacy. You will raise the voice of the vulnerable to ensure that their views are considered in decisions about them.
Camden and Islington are diverse areas, and Rethink Mental Illness seek volunteers who reflect the communities.
Responsibilities include:
- Support service users to provide a non-statutory advocacy service.
- Ensure that vulnerable people have a voice and are heard.
- Promote the independence of service users.
- Participate in meetings to advocate for service users.
- Assist with writing letters for service users.
- Manage a caseload of 4-5 cases at any one time.
What will make you a great fit?
- Experience or desire to support vulnerable groups.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to empathize with others.
- Comfortable asking sensitive questions.
- Knowledge of mental health and social care issues.
- Willing to seek help and support when needed.
About Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Rethink Mental Illness's mission is “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.” Rethink Mental Illness celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace.
Rethink Mental Illness actively encourage applications from everyone, including those from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
