Volunteer Hearing Voices Peer Co-Facilitator (Bromley)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Beckenham, BR3 3BX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9277-25-1505 |
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The Hearing Voices Group Bromley is a peer led and run self-help group for people with lived experience of long-term mental health conditions. Attendees have experience of hearing voices and in some instances visions. With consultation from a clinical psychologist from the ICMP team, the peer volunteer will be supported in running the groups meetings effectively through the provision of reflection time and signposting to relevant information sources. The group has an attendance of about 8 - 10 individuals, however can go up to a maximum of 15. Members are local people who may also be users of primary or secondary care mental health services. There are no formal referrals as such but recommendations may come from Ward staff/ Psychologists and other professionals within Oxleas, primary care, the third sector or from the London Hearing Voices Group Network. Individuals can also self-refer. To facilitate a group of voice hearers attending the group on a weekly basis. Organise the group room, contacting the members via various methods of communication Support room setup, welcoming new members, and end-of-session tasks. Maintain a welcoming, non-judgemental atmosphere where lived experience is valued. Support the group to set shared expectations (confidentiality, respect, turn-taking). Encourage shared ownership of the group direction and discussion. Facilitate equitable participation and model compassionate communication. Monitor group tone and check in sensitively with distressed members. Recognise when issues exceed the remit of the group and follow escalation pathways. Maintain boundaries: avoid offering therapy or clinical advice. Engage in consultation with the designated clinician as needed (not supervision). Share feedback about attendance, themes, or barriers to participation. Use lived experience appropriately within group discussions. Escalate safeguarding concerns through agreed pathways. There are opportunities for consulting with other peer led and staff led activities of a similar nature across the Trust Attend consultation meetings and meetings with volunteer placement co-ordinator as required.