Volunteer Community Links Worker - Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre

What You'll Do: 

The Community Link Worker position at Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre involves providing advice, advocacy, and practical support to clients, with a focus on addressing barriers to engagement with therapy. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, mental health awareness, and knowledge of local services. The successful candidate will assess client needs, arrange referrals, and maintain relationships with community organisations and statutory services.

What We're Looking For: 

Skills and Abilities:

• Conduct one-to-one interviews and assess client needs effectively.

• Provide practical assistance such as writing letters and making phone calls.

• Listen actively and communicate clearly with clients.

• Work with individuals presenting concerning behaviour.

• Build networks and connections with stakeholders.

• Take initiative and collaborate well within a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Organise workload efficiently.

• Speak an additional language to English

• Commit to personal development and training.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold data protection procedures.

• Embrace diversity and ensure fair service delivery.

 

For all volunteer positions at our organisation, we require a commitment of at least one day per week, either on a 3-month or 6-month contract basis. Volunteers will be expected to dedicate one day a week of their time from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Depending on the nature of the role, some positions will offer a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for remote work, while others will require attendance at our office. For those working from our office location, we provide support by covering up to £10 of travel and food expenses per day. This commitment ensures consistency and reliability in our volunteer team, allowing us to effectively carry out our mission and serve our community. However, voluntary working hours can be further discussed when you reach out to us.

 

To apply, please email admin@nafsiyat.org.uk with a CV and Statement of Interest.

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
Refugees
Islington
12 Weeks Minimum
8 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Applying Technology
Building relationships and influencing
Communicating
Emotional intelligence

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