Job overview Purpose of volunteering role: - To support the Let's Talk Service with their Dudley Community Activity Walk This is a voluntary role which is unpaid. Black Country Healthcare is a major provider of NHS mental health services for more than a million people across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton: Adult and older adult mental health services Specialist learning disabilities services Mental health services for children and young people Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley We’re proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, and that many of our staff have won awards for their work. Advert This Voluntary role will be supporting the Let's Talk Service, of whom aim to reduce loneliness and isolation within the community. We are looking for a volunteer of whom can support on their community groups and activities within Dudley. Must be able to travel via public transport/car (travel expenses will be reimbursed). Must be available on the below session/time: Priory Park Walking Group – Runs weekly, every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm Please include in your application your relevant skills/experience, and why you wish to volunteer. Working for our organisation How we can support you: Training and Induction. One to one support meetings. We can provide a reference for future employment. Travel expenses will be paid. Further training opportunities. Support you to learn new skills and gain experience. Create a plan together to meet your volunteering goals Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking for volunteers who have these qualities: Willing to complete Walk Leader Training Reliability: Commitment to a regular volunteer schedule to provide consistent support Live in the Black Country/within a reasonable travel distance to site. Volunteers must be over 18 Friendly and welcoming – good communication skills, able to speak with clients and staff and build rapport. Able to follow confidentiality policy and professional boundaries to keep themselves and patients safe. Enthusiasm and desire to help improve experiences of patients and improve wellbeing. Computer skills – able to complete e-learning Our Trust Values: Caring We care for everyone as individuals, being compassionate, empathetic and kind with a willingness to help. Enabling We enable ourselves and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone. Working Together We work together in partnership, being inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone in everything we do. Integrity We act with transparency and honesty; respecting and valuing others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone. We’re committed to building a workforce and culture that reflects our varied population – and to create a culture of belonging. We always engage and involve when making key decisions, regardless of role or level. For example, we have worked closely with staff, patients, community groups and other key partners, in putting together our clinical strategy. Due to the nature of our work some volunteering roles may be subject to a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering with us; this will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.