Overview
One of Tonic Health's project is the Night Light Café, which is a non-clinical, out-of-hours support service for people in mental health crisis, offering a safe alternative to A&E. Commissioned by the NHS and delivered by local charity partners, the cafés are volunteer-led and provide a welcoming, supportive environment. We are seeking a Facilitator for this group to pioneer the model in Spalding and Holbeach, managing sessions, supporting volunteers, and building strong local referral pathways.
Duties
* Lead and oversee Night Light Café sessions to ensure smooth operation. The sessions will run from 4pm - 7pm on a Monday and Thursday from our Spalding site and from 4pm - 7pm every Wednesday at our Holbeach site.
* Manage and support volunteer teams
* Liaise with Acts Trust, NHS Transformation team, and other partners
* Build and strengthen local referral networks
* Collate data and feedback for reporting
* Act as the main point of communication with the central Night Light Café team
Skills & Experience
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
* Experience of community engagement (essential)
* Experience of partnership working across organisations (desired)
* Knowledge/experience of supporting people with mental health challenges (desired)
* Confident working independently and as part of a team
* Organised, able to prioritise tasks, with a positive outlook
* Computer literacy (desired)
* Flexible, willing to train and be trained
* Passionate about community-based services
* Willing to undertake a DBS check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 12 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person