Wellbeing Groups Facilitator

Service Description

Our Wellbeing Team supports adults aged 18+ across Bradford District and Craven through a range of group sessions and activities. From creative activities to structured support programmes, we support people to take care of their emotional and mental wellbeing.

You can find out more about the groups on our website as well as the current timetable. https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/support-for-you/adult-services/wellbeing/

Role Description

We’re looking for committed, proactive and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. As a Wellbeing Volunteer, you will support in facilitating our friendly and informative Wellbeing Sessions.

We currently have Wellbeing Volunteer vacancies in:

· Board Game Group (Thursdays, 2pm – 4.45pm, BDC Mind)

Benefits

• Gain valuable work experience in the mental health sector
• Get support through our assistance programme Wisdom
• Access free mental health training on Mental Health Awareness, Resilience and Stress
• Receive rewards throughout your time volunteering with us, including Citizen Coin points
• Meet other volunteers at regular social events, volunteer drop-ins and workforce engagement days
• Claim expenses like travel and parking or food and drink depending on the length of your volunteer shift
• Volunteer at events in the community like Ilkley Food and Drink Festival and the Great Yorkshire Abseil

Making an application

Complete the Volunteer Application Form and select ‘Wellbeing Volunteer’

If you have any questions before you make an application you can contact us by emailing: volunteering@mindinbradford.org.uk

Skills

Person Specification

BDC Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.

Ability

• The ability to offer a warm welcome and build a positive and friendly rapport with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to support a group environment and manage group dynamics, alongside other staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to support people with different needs, including people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
• Confident in completing basic administrative tasks, such as sending emails and using Microsoft Word

Attitude and Personal Attributes

• A positive, professional and flexible attitude
• Approachable, empathetic and non-judgmental
• Motivated to make a difference and supportive of the goals of BDC Mind