Lewisham LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative mental health support coordinator to lead our programme based in Lewisham for LGBTQ+ communities. We will work with the communities, especially from an intersectional identity lens to develop co-produced wellbeing activities to ensure greater mental health. Activities such as walking, cooking, reading, banner making, gardening groups and one-to-one support will be provided. This job would suit someone who is able to work with a diverse range of people to ensure they can meet their mental health and well-being goals.

[Programme]

This role will be part of two programmes of work which we are funded for. One is our existing mental health drop-in programme, one-to-one advice and advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities, and a second programme of work called Lewisham Proud and

Well, designed to work with communities to co-produce activities which will support and stimulate wellbeing for the participants. The aim of the programme is to help participants feel more independent and more aware of the range of service provision and help that is available locally.

[Role]

This role will include client assessment, one-to-one support and advice work, as well as group work facilitation. This role would suit someone with a background in mental health support , and someone who is interested in building programmes alongside the LGBTQ+ community in Lewisham, especially with intersectional identities. You will also manage a support worker and a small team of volunteers who work on the programmes