Job Vacancies and Volunteering

Wellbeing & Self Help Workshops Facilitator

21 hours per week, 4-6 month contract in the first instance.

Salary circa £1,200 per month

Beside is an innovative, friendly charity that provides self help support groups and workshops to improve mental and emotional wellbeing in Tower Hamlets.

We are recruiting a co-ordinator for our workshops programme. You will facilitate your own workshops, and co-ordinate those run by stakeholders and other community organisations. You will also use your outstanding listening and interpersonal skills to welcome and support new members of Beside. Knowledge of recovery approaches in mental health would be desirable.

A commitment to maintain our organisation’s reputation for empowering users of our services to improve the quality of their lives is essential.

Application deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 26th May, 2010

Download Job description and person specification here

Application by CV. We are sorry we will not be able to reply to everyone who sends their CV. We will be matching the CVs with the Person Specification, and only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

Interview Date: Thursday 27th May, 2010 Expected Start Date: June 9th, 2010 This is a re-advertisement

Absolutely no agencies please

 

Volunteer vacancy

Who can apply?
People with an interest in mental health, who have some administrative experience and want to help other people find their own voice. Please contact Francine to apply.

What are the benefits of volunteering?
Recent research by the Mental Health Foundation has shown that volunteering can improve your mental health. People who contribute work freely and know they are valued for it experience positive feelings of self-worth. In addition, by stretching themselves and learning new skills they gain confidence and develop a more optimistic outlook.

Click here to download volunteer application pack