Woodworking - Volunteer

New Leaf is part of Devon Partnership NHS Trusts Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Our service hasbeen developed from delivering many years of therapy, training and supported employment to adults living with a mental health condition who are working towards paid employment now or in the future.

Set in a rural environment near Exeter overlooking Exminster and the Exe Estuary. New Leaf offers an opportunity for people to test themselves outside amedical environment, and develop themselves as a"person not apatient"within its different businesses.

Woodworks

Wood Works offers a wide range of supported learning opportunities in a well-equipped, commercial, workshop environment run by our experienced instructor.

Working with wood provides people with the opportunity to build skills using a variety of tools and machinery. It can also support people in their recovery through enhancing concentration, planning, and productivity. As people's ability and creativity develop, they are able to help produce a range of products for the commercial market. With the support of the staff, people are able to work towards achieving their vocational aspirations.

We're looking for up to 3 volunteers to volunteer either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

• Contribute to planning of daily activities linked to individuals goals
• Participate in practical tasks such as preparation of materials to support tasks and projects
• Work with the Technical Instructor support individuals requiring additional support
• Contribute to development of woodworks
• Work alongside colleagues and potentially service users during the day
• Be aware of health and safety and contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment.

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile;

making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

• Good levels of physical fitness and a practical person, you will be on your feet the majority of the day and some tasks will require stamina
• People who are happy volunteering in a workshop environment
• Basic knowledge /interest in woodwork
• Commitment to the ethos and values of DPT
• Adaptability, flexibility and creativity
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a team
• Manual handling experience (not essential)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Project Co-ordinator - Volunteering Services