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Mind in Brighton and Hove51 New England Street
BrightonBN1 4GQ
Tel : 01273 66 69 50 Fax : 01273 66 69 51
Email: [email protected]
Dear Applicant
Independent Mental Health Advocacy Volunteers Project
Thank you for your interest in the Volunteer role at Mind in Brighton and Hove.
Please find enclosed the following information about the post.
Introduction to Mind in Brighton and Hove Job description Person specification Application Form Equalities Monitoring Form
This pack can also be found on our website at www.mindcharity.co.uk. Please do refer to the role description and person specification when filling in your application form. When short-listing for interview, we will be looking at whether and how well you meet the list of criteria given in this document.
Please, email your completed application form and equalities monitoring form to [email protected] by midday on Monday the 10th December 2018. Alternatively, please send these documents to Mind in Brighton and Hove, 51 New England Street, Brighton BN1 4GQ.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to meet with us at our New England Street office on Friday the 14th December 2018 to discuss the role in more detail. This will be an informal interview.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
Yours sincerely,
Jo SmithIMHA and Volunteer Lead
Reg Address: 51 New England St Brighton BN1 4GQ Company Reg No 03592375 Charity Reg No 1071434
Independent Mental Health Advocacy Volunteers Project
Background Information
Who we are
Mind in Brighton and Hove exists to empower and support people who have experience of mental health issues living in Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex. We provide a range of services which support and help people to make choices about the services they use and treatment they receive. For more details of our services, please see our website www.mindcharity.co.uk
The Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA’s) are a team of 3 people who are based at Millview Hospital.
An IMHA is a specific type of mental health advocate provided to ‘qualifying patients’ under the Mental Health Act as revised 2007. Who qualifies for an IMHA is set out in The Act.
The IMHA team visit patients on the wards at Millview, and in the community where patients are subject to a CTO, or on a ‘community ward.’
What does an IMHA do?
- Help the person understand the Mental Health Act and how it affects them- Provide information on a person’s rights and how to exercise those rights- Help the person understand the medical treatment being proposed or given to them- Attend tribunals, ward reviews and any other meetings with the person, providing support, representation
and ensuring that a person’s views are heard- Help people consider their options and be actively involved in the decision making process- Help a person to challenge decisions or make a complaint
The rights of an IMHA
- The IMHA has the right to meet with a patient in private- To meet and interview any professional concerned with the patient’s medical treatment- To have access to any medical records that relate to the patient’s care, with the written consent of the
patient- To be confidential and independent of a person’s treatment and care
VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION
Venue – The majority of the tasks volunteers will be expected to carry out will take place on the wards at Millview Hospital, Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7HZ.
However, you may be required to attend training and supervision at our main Mind office at 51 New England Street, Brighton BN1 4GQ.
Tasks Include:
Assisting the Mind IMHA team to promote the service to new patients and giving general information about the service to clients and staff. Please note this is a supporting role, you will not be performing the duties of an IMHA.
This will include:
Attending coffee mornings/afternoons on the wards at Mill View alongside the NHS Occupational Therapists to promote the service to new patients
Providing written and verbal information about the service to patients Taking note of any new referrals to the IMHA service and ensuring that these referrals are communicated
to the IMHA team in a timely wayEnsuring that referrals to the IMHA team are appropriate (do they qualify and is it an advocacy issue?)
and signposting patients to other services where applicableEncouraging current service users to complete Equal Opportunity questionnaires/Evaluation FormsEnsuring that service promotional material (leaflets, posters etc) are stocked and up to date around the
hospital and replenishing supplies as neededKeeping accurate records of tasks undertaken and referralsAssisting the IMHA team with any administrative tasks as requiredEnsuring that you meet with your Volunteer Lead person at the beginning and end of each of your shifts in
the hospital
Other tasks
All our volunteers are expected to attend our core training programme take part in an induction programme into their role keep within set boundaries laid out in training and Mind policies follow policies and procedures described in training and Mind policies attend regular group supervision sessions and debriefs attend 1:1 supervision sessions when required and as agreed pass on any relevant information to staff including safeguarding concerns and advice or information
needs take part in evaluations and reviews to help improve the service ensure confidentiality and independence is maintained at all times
Commitment
A minimum of 2 hours per week and a maximum of 14 hours per week. Please add your times and days of availability to the calendar in the application form.
Volunteers are expected to be able to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months after completion of our core training.
Training:
Training will be provided in our office in New England Street or at Millview hospital. Dates to be confirmed.Training to include the following:
boundaries in the workplace;safeguarding;the IMHA role;introduction to Mind;mental health awareness training
What volunteers can expect from the IMHA service
Mind in Brighton and Hove is keen to make your volunteering experience with us a positive one. We will therefore endeavour to:
Operate a non-discriminatory policy with regard to the recruitment and selection of volunteers, which means that no volunteer applicants will be treated less favourably on the grounds of race, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religious belief or class.
offer a safe and inclusive space to volunteer offer training relevant for your role offer group supervision sessions offer individual supervision sessions when required provide you with on-going support inform you of our procedures recognise your skills and celebrate your contribution consult you about our service delivery and involve you in service design ask for and respond to your feedback about volunteering with us inform you of new volunteering opportunities when they appear
IMHA service volunteer: person specification
The person specification lists the knowledge and skills you need to volunteer for this role. These will not necessarily be gained through paid employment. They can also be gained through voluntary work and life experience.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to offer the attributes listed below.
1. experience or an understanding of mental health issues
2. an ability to listen and communicate well, in a calm and assertive manner, with a wide range of people on the phone, face-to-face, in writing
3. an ability to engage with the public and present in a confident and professional manner in group situations
4. a non-judgemental approach and ability to empathise with others
5. an understanding of the importance of maintaining independence from the hospital staff
6. an ability to use Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook) programmes and the internet.
7. reliability and good organisational and time management skills
8. an ability to work within boundaries
9. an ability to take responsibility for own wellbeing and seek support when needed
10. an ability to put training into practice and an understanding of the value in taking part in ongoing training and supervision sessions
Please, refer to the role description and person specification when filling in your application form. When short-listing for interview, we will be looking at whether and how well you meet the list of criteria given in this document. You may wish to use the criteria listed in the person specification as headings and write a short paragraph under each heading to demonstrate how your personal, professional or volunteering experience shows you possess those attributes.
MIND IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM – PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
Application for the position of
Name:
Address:
Phone – Work
Can we leave a message? Yes No
Phone – Home
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Mobile
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How did you hear about this volunteering opportunity at Mind in Brighton and Hove?
When are you available to volunteer? Please, tick the relevant box or boxes:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
MorningAfternoon
How many hours a week would you wish to volunteer with us?
Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to volunteering
This is the most important part of the form.
When completing this section please use the criteria listed in the person specification as headings and under these please give examples by referring to your personal life, professional, academic, or voluntary work.
You may wish to add some pages. Please ensure all pages are numbered and include your name. Do not exceed 3 pages in total.
Please, note we will not accept CVs
Criminal convictions
Mind in Brighton and Hove is legally required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service check for all employees and volunteers.
References
Please give the names of two people we can contact for references. It would be helpful if one of the references could be from someone who has known you through a voluntary, work or community activity but one personal referee is accepted. Please note that we do not accept family members as referees. Any offer of a volunteering position will be subject to satisfactory references.
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1. Please circle your age group:
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2. What gender are you?
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3. Do you identify as the gender you were assigned at birth?
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4. Which category best describes your ethnic or cultural origin?
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About you… We collect this information to ensure that we are seeking the views of everyone in our community and to demonstrate that we are complying with relevant diversity and equalities legislation. You do not have to complete these questions but it helps us if you do.
Any responses you give will be treated in the strictest confidence .
5. Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
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6. Do you have a religious belief?
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7. Do you consider yourself to be disabled or have a long-term health condition that limits your day-to-day activities and which has lasted, or is expected to last at least 12 months?
The Equality Act (2010) describes a person as disabled if they have a longstanding physical or mental condition that has lasted or is likely to last at least 12 months; and this condition has a substantial adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities. People with some conditions (cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS, for example) are considered to be disabled from the point that they are diagnosed.
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8. If you answered “yes” to the last question, please circle the type of impairment which applies to you. If you have more than one impairment please circle all that apply
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Learning disability/ difficulty
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9. Are you a carer?
Yes- please circle who you care for:-ParentChild with special needsOther family memberPartner/SpouseFriendOther- please state.
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