We are Women’s Talk - a friendly group of women that meet weekly to chat and connect at the Old Fire Station
TIME COMMITMENT
A regular commitment of 2 hours per week (Wednesdays) for at least 4 months
TRAINING
You will receive training on our in-person group procedures, which includes how to structure a supportive and friendly conversation, adhering to data protection and safeguarding protocols, and how to signpost to other services.
SUPPORT
A named member of the team will be your day-to-day support and we will ask that you commit to a de-brief after the group each week
REFERENCES
Two references are required.
DBS
As this role involves supporting adults with care and support needs an enhanced DBS check is required.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN
- Enable a group of women to meet regularly and enjoy each other’s company.
- You will be reimbursed for any travel expenses.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Supporting a weekly drop-in group of women enabling them to chat together about their lives and interests. Due to the nature of the group, we are asking that women only apply.
MAIN TASKS
- Facilitate a weekly drop-in group of women who meet for a friendly chat
- Provide encouragement and demonstrate a genuine interest in the people
- Signpost people to services if they need support
- Post group debrief with a team member raising any concerns
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ensure every person has a chance to engage in the conversation
SKILLS NEEDED
- Listening skills
- Empathic, patient, calm and confident
- Supportive and enabling attitude
- Able to encourage conversation by bringing in topics of conversation
- Professional–able to be friendly, warm, and diplomatic, as well as able to maintain boundaries and interact with people from different backgrounds
- Maintain confidentiality
No qualifications or experience required
Volunteers are required to complete an enhanced police check (DBS), Islington Council’s Online Adult Safeguarding training and read the HNG Volunteer Induction Handbook.
Application Form: Please download the Application form here.
CONTACT: Chelsey Kouloumbris - 020 7607 9794 - chelsey@hng.org.uk