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Peer Support Worker

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
This job is closed.
Job description

Do you enjoying talking with people and helping them based on your life experiences?

Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?

 

Yes? We’d love to hear from you.


What is knus?

 

knus is the UK’s first free, confidential, mental health peer support and coaching online chat service. knus offers mental health educational plans, relaxation experiences and live workshops.

What does knus mean? 'hug' in Danish.


Here’s some further information on what’s needed:

 

Are you over 18 and living in the UK?

You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.

 

Do you have a laptop?

A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.

 

How much time can you give?

A minimum of 3+ hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.


Do you like to learn?

We provide training for all volunteers that join us. Our peer support training is CPD accredited.  20-25 hours of volunteering training is required and is self led online.

If you’re interested head over to our website and we can have a chat or apply here.

Please note - all successful volunteers are required to donate the cost price of £20.60 for an Enhanced DBS check.  If you've got a current Enhanced DBS on the update service, this cost will not apply.

You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.

Posted by
KNUS MENTAL HEALTH C.I.C. View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 501 - 1000

To always be ‘by your side’ when you need mental health peer support.

Posted on: 28 September 2024
Closed date: 08 December 2024 at 14:40
Job ref: KNUS-PSW-0724
Tags: Advice / Information, Advocacy, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Wellbeing, Social / Support Work

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