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Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support Volunteer

Change Grow Live

Chigwell

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is looking for compassionate individuals to volunteer as Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support Volunteers. In this fulfilling role, you will leverage your personal experiences to provide hope and support to families affected by co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions. Your contributions will create a safe and welcoming space for individuals to express their feelings and share their stories. This opportunity offers comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring you have the tools to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are ready to inspire resilience and foster community, this role is perfect for you.

Comprehensive training

Regular supervision

Supportive team environment

Experience in supporting individuals with mental health and substance misuse issues.
Ability to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Work with recovery workers to identify carers needing support.
Lead the creation of a support group and encourage participation.
Act as a positive role model, motivating group members.

Empathy

Active Listening

Communication

Supportive Attitude

No formal education required

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 these conditions to promote hope and support to others. You will provide 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 and 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 Information

If you have any questions about this opportunity that you would like to discuss, please contact us using the details below:

Philip Keightley | philip.keightley@cgl.org.uk | 07795391186

Please note that you must 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.

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