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Bereavement Support Group Volunteer for Nuneaton

Guy's Gift

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We are looking for Bereavement Support Group Volunteers to support our work across Coventry and Warwickshire, supported and supervised by the delivery team, to provide bereavement support for children, young people and their families.

Guy’s Gift provides bereavement support for children, young people and their families across Coventry and Warwickshire. Taking our first referrals for support in 2009, we have supported over 4,500 children and young people to process their feelings following a significant bereavement.

The charity was founded in recognition that there wasn’t existing local support for bereaved families in Coventry and Warwickshire, a need which we were able to fulfil. Bereavement Support Groups are an essential part of the support we provide, and we run these both in-person and online. We offer groups for children aged 5-11, teenagers (11+) and for parents/carers.

Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the facilitation of bereavement support groups for children and young people (typically aged 5-18)
- Attend planning (remote) and debrief meetings with the group delivery team
- Working as part of a team to deliver group sessions (over a 5-week period)
- Welcoming families, ensuring they have access to refreshments
- Help create a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space where participants feel listened to and respected
- Offer emotional support through active listening, empathy and encouragement under the guidance of team leaders
- Support children and young people to engage in group activities, creative/craft work and discussions appropriate to their age and stage of development

Group & Session Support:
- Assist with setting up and clearing away group spaces and resources
- Support group leads during sessions, including managing small group activities
- Be attentive to group dynamics and individual needs, reporting any concerns to the group leads

Safeguarding & Professional Practice:
- Follow organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and equality and diversity
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and act as a positive role model at all times
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with safeguarding procedures

Administration & Development:
- Attend induction, training, supervision, planning and debrief meetings as required
- Provide feedback to staff to support ongoing service development

Caring,Community Work,Counselling,Youth Work,Support Work,Early Years Work

Art & Craft, Counselling, Language Skills, Listening skills, Social Skills

Essential: - A caring, empathetic and non-judgmental approach - Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people - Reliability and commitment to agreed volunteering sessions - Willingness to work as part of a team - Flexibility - Emotional resilience and reflective practice Desirable: - Experience of working or volunteering with children or young people - An interest in bereavement, mental health or emotional wellbeing - Good listening skills and emotional awareness - Experience of group work or creative activities (e.g. art, play, storytelling)

Developing skills and experience working with children and young people, within the field of bereavement support. You may want use your work experience/education gained to support bereaved children and young people. This would be a great opportunity to join a group of likeminded people to help provide support for children and young people in your local area. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of bereaved children, young people and their families. We offer a supportive team environment with ongoing guidance, supervision, training and development opportunities. Training & Support: - Full induction and training provided - Ongoing training opportunities in bereavement, including safeguarding - Regular supervision and support from experienced staff

Initially, time allowed for induction and training (1 full day) Group sessions take place at various community venues across Coventry & Warwickshire, and over 5 consecutive weeks. The time commitment for each group session is 2 hours per week, which allows time to set up and clear away group spaces and resources. For example, the time commitment for attending 1 x group per year would be 2 hours per week for 5 consecutive weeks. Groups take place on various days/times throughout the week, Monday-Friday.

Further location details may be provided below.

CV10 9DN

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