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Volunteer Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support
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We are seeking Dual Diagnosis Family and Carer Support Volunteers.
Co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions can have a huge impact on everyone, especially the family, friends, and loved ones of those misusing drink/drugs. Loved ones can be left feeling angry, hurt, isolated, stigmatised, and ashamed.
It can be overwhelming for those affected by someone’s co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions to take the first step and ask for help. As a family and carer volunteer, you will be using your own experiences of living with/supporting someone with co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions to promote hope and support to others. You will be providing them with a safe, non-judgmental, friendly space where they can express their anxieties and share their experiences.
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Responsibilities
- You will be working closely with the recovery workers to identify those carers who may benefit from additional support.
- You will take the lead on creating a support group, encouraging members to get involved and have a say in how the group can meet their needs.
- You will be a positive role model to the group, motivating, and encouraging them to gain resilience to support themselves and their families.
- You will be provided with all the skills, training, and support you will need to undertake the role.
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We will support you in this volunteering role by ensuring that you receive regular supervision, Reflective Practice/Clinical Supervision, and have a Team member on site who you can approach for day-to-day advice and guidance.
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through, please contact us using the below details:
- Philip Keightley | philip.keightley@cgl.org.uk | 07795391186
Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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