Volunteer Community Hub Wellbeing Worker

About the role

You will help support wellbeing sessions at the hub, working with our Wellbeing Youth Worker to help run a range of sessions that support young people aged 11-15 who might be struggling with their mental health. 

About You

We are looking for people who have experience with this age group and have understanding of safeguarding and welfare of young people. You may have experience as a youth worker, working in schools or supporting your own children. 

What you will get from us 

• An introduction to Response and the role of volunteering.
• Training and guidance relevant to the role
• A supervisor to support your role.

Successful application will be based on references and a DBS check.

We are based in central Thatcham.

About Response

Response is the largest mental health charity in the Thames Valley. We support a range of needs from preventative support for children, young people and families in the community, up to supported living for adults with complex mental health needs. Each of our services is driven by our values or Caring, Aspirational, Safe and Creative.

Our model for support is different per project. In our young people services we have workers embedded within NHS CAMHS teams to deliver non-clinical support for mental health needs; in our adults services we run supported living which can range from 24/7 support for adults, to transitional services which are lighter touch interventions. We also have projects focused on reducing the chance of homelessness.

Our Thatcham Wellbeing Hub is our first place-based location for young people and is a community hub where we support those at risk of worsening mental health and wellbeing concerns and who are not getting support from other services.

What skills do I need?

We are keen to find people who have experience working with young people in whatever capacity that is. It could be youth workers, teachers etc or someone who has had their own children. We want people who understand how to engage with young people and have some understanding of safeguarding and welfare. Overall, we want people who are flexible and interested in helping young people thrive.

When is this role available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Time commitment: We are looking for someone to support in some morning sessions twice a week for a couple of hours and then for some after school sessions. We are happy for people to commit to just one session or more than one. We are looking for people Monday 9-11, 2pm-5pm; Thursday 3-5pm and Fridays 9-11.

Where does this role take place?