At a Glance
- Tasks: Support staff in coordinating fun activities and events for our community.
- Company: Creative Support, a compassionate mental health service in Gateshead.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop leadership skills, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible daytime hours, perfect for students looking to give back.
- Why this job: Join us to create connections and foster a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Confident, empathetic, and patient individuals with good leadership skills.
We are looking for a confident and outgoing volunteer to support staff in coordinating group activities and events for the people we support in the Gateshead area. These activities and events are designed to encourage the people we support to build connections with others and to create a supportive community. The people we support in Gateshead already participate in a range of group activities such as pottery classes and walking groups. Some of these activities take place in the community and others in our Gateshead office.
You will attend these activities with the people we support, helping to provide direction and making them feel comfortable. You will also work with staff to organise new activities and events for the people we support. This could include an arts and crafts group, a regular coffee morning etc. Staff will assist in the planning of these events and activities but you will be responsible for facilitating on the day.
We are looking for someone confident with good leadership skills who is also empathetic, compassionate and patient. If this sounds like something you would enjoy and you have a couple of hours to spare on a regular basis, we would love to hear from you!
Our Gateshead Floating Support service is a mental health service which supports people in the Gateshead area with a range of complex needs.
Volunteer duties:- Work with staff to plan engaging activities and events for people we support
- Lead and take part in activity sessions, engaging with people we support
- Supervise events and provide direction for the people we support
- Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
- Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
- Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided
Hours: Monday‑Friday daytimes (between 9am and 5pm)
Application Instructions: To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk to be considered.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support or have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email volunteer@creativesupport.co.uk.
