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Bipolar Scotland
- VO100909
You’ll be making a difference to the lives of people who attend our peer support groups.
Increase your confidence and gain valuable experience supporting others.
Alongside a co-facilitator, you will facilitate an online support group once or twice a month for 1-2 hours.
You’ll be welcoming people, encouraging discussion and dealing sensitively with issues or conflict that may arise within the group meeting.
You’ll play an important role in ensuring meetings run to time and that everyone has an opportunity to share if they choose to do so.
You’ll be responsible for emailing meeting reminders to group participants and submitting brief statistics to Bipolar Scotland after each meeting.
You'll get regular support and supervision from a dedicated role manager.
How to apply:
To apply, use the enquiry form on our website: https://bipolarscotland.org.uk/contact-us/
To apply, contact us at:
info@bipolarscotland.org.uk
0141 560 2050
Experience required
Passion for supporting and empowering others.
We welcome applications from people living with bipolar, or experience supporting others with bipolar or another mental health condition.
Experience of engaging with groups previously would be an advantage, but not necessary.
A belief that everyone can work towards their own personal mental health recovery, and an understanding that this will look different for each person.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Good IT skills.
The ability to commit to facilitating a meeting once or twice a month – reliability is essential.
A commitment to confidentiality.
Travel details
Dundee City Centre.
Travel expenses
Reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses paid.
As agreed with your role manager.
Support
Training details
7-8 hours training prior to commencing the role. Including (3 x 2 hour online sessions and some learning).
Access to specialised training.
Ongoing development through opportunities to take part in reflective practice discussions.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
PVG certificate check and two references required.
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
The group takes place face-to-face once a month on the 1st Thursday of each month. From 7pm-9pm.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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Thank you for registering your interest in Facilitator Volunteer Peer Support Group (Dundee In-Person) with Bipolar Scotland.
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