Meeting and Greeting Host

Renew169 is in the centre of Towcester town and is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 3pm.  It is also open on a Monday evening from 7pm to 8.45pm. 

renew169 wellbeing cafe offers a place where it is OK to not be OK. It is a safe space in Towcester where people with emotional or mental health difficulties are welcomed. 

They are looking for someone to meet & greet visitors arriving at the door to the cafe who are either referred, or drop in on an informal basis, and make them feel welcome, offering tea's/coffees.  Also to provide a listening ear and chat to people, helping them feel welcomed and valued, (conversations should generally be social), and to join in activities with the guests.

Skills

Essential:

• Empathy towards those who are struggling with their mental health.
• Ability to listen well
• Good communication skills

Desirable: 

• Kowledge of adult mental health
• Knowledge of the local area
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Experience of voluntary sector
• Experience of signposting to other organisations