Social Group Assistant

  • VO90772


Description

Express Group (Fife) Ltd is a mental health charity, operating in Fife for 45 years. They provide group activities and engage with people over 18 experiencing poor mental health.

They are looking for Social Group Assistants for their groups listed below. Activities involved: setting up the hall (tables and chairs), socialising and assisting clients, organising activities (e.g. bingo, crafts, keep-fit exercises). Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There is always a Group Coordinator facilitating the group and very often also a Case Worker who can work 1 to 1 with service users when needed. Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed.

Dunfermline - Gillespie Church Hall - Mondays
Inverkeithing - Civic Centre - Fridays
Kirkcaldy - YMCA Gallatown Community Hub - Tuesdays, Linton Lane Centre - Friday
Glenrothes - St Columbas Church Hall - Monday, Thursday
Methil - St Agathas Church - Tuesday

You can check their website for more details www.expressgroupfife.org.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

For over 40 years, people in Fife who suffer, or have suffered, from mental illness have been able to turn to Express Groups to help them cope and recover. Express Group (Fife) helps people by running self-help social groups and 1-1 support. There are currently 8 groups in Fife (12 meetings per week). As well as an opportunity to socialise, the groups offer a range of activities, outings and a midday meal. Groups meet from one to three days a week.

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

4 hours per week

Restrictions

Experience required: You will be friendly and approachable, dependable and trustworthy. An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while understanding the need to share information/concerns with paid staff as required.
Travel details: Dunfermline - Gillespie Church Hall - Mondays Inverkeithing - Civic Centre - Fridays Kirkcaldy - YMCA Gallatown Community Hub - Tuesdays, Linton Lane Centre - Friday Glenrothes - St Columbas Church Hall - Monday, Thursday Methil - St Agathas Church - Tuesday
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses can be reimbursed
Taster available: Yes
Training details: Volunteers will be made aware of the relevant organisational policies and procedures and will get ongoing support from staff. Relevant training opportunities will be offered.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet