Compeer Befriending and Hospital Visiting Officer
Location
Golders Green
Hours
36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary
£26,179 per annum
About the Role
Are you passionate about making meaningful social connections and improving the wellbeing of others? Jami is looking for a compassionate and organised Compeer and Hospital Visiting Officer to join our Social Engagement Service. This vital role supports two key programmes – Compeer Befriending and Hospital Visiting – helping people affected by mental health challenges to feel less isolated and more connected to their community.
As part of a supportive and values-driven team, you’ll help match, guide and support volunteers and clients, building positive and trusting relationships. You’ll also play a key role in coordinating visits to Jewish patients in hospitals, offering companionship and acting as a bridge between patients, volunteers, and Chaplaincy services.
If you enjoy connecting people, have an empathetic approach, and thrive in a role with real impact, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day.
Experience
- Experience working in a service delivery or support environment
- Experience supporting or managing volunteers
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and risk management
- Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
- Ability to build trust and engage effectively with people experiencing mental health needs
About you
- Empathetic and compassionate with strong interpersonal skills
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Able to build positive and trusting relationships with clients, volunteers, and partners
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Jewish community and local resources
- Experience in the charity or mental health sector
- Lived experience of mental illness or supporting someone with mental health challenges
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