The search is on for a new District Commissioner (DC) for Wellingborough District Scouts, and we need you to think about anyone you know who would thrive in this role! This is an exciting opportunity to work with Wellingborough Leaders to build on the successes of the past few years by continuing to focus on Growth, Inclusion, Youth Shaped and Community Impact.
The closing date for applications or nominations is 1st May 2019
Kind Regards
Gillian Dowling
Deputy County Commissioner (District Support)
Youth Mental Health First Aider
Youth MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Youth Mental Health First Aiders have:
An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing
The course will run on 8/9th June, 9-5 both days, participants will need to arrive at 8:45 to start at 9.
Lunch will be provided on both days but I will need to be notified of any dietary requirements.
The course will cost £10pp which will need paying on the first day (this course would usually cost £300 per participant)
