1. How can funders support those working on the frontline with CYP
How can funders support those working on the frontline with CYP? How can we help to build capacity to safeguard against burn out?

2. Staff/Volunteer Health & Wellbeing
Developing a supportive culture
Clear Policy & Procedures
Knowing the signs of potential “burn out”
Developing staff resilience
Support from
External agencies

3. Organisational Culture
Positive about Mental Wellbeing
Open communication
Valuing staff/volunteers
Staff/volunteer engagement

4. Policy & Procedures
Regular Supervision
Internal Peer support
Daily telephone support/debriefing
Mentors
Buddies new staff & existing staff
Induction & Training
Meetings

5. A state of chronic stress that leads to:
What is “Burnout”?
A state of chronic stress that leads to:
physical and emotional exhaustion
cynicism and detachment
feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment
Psychology Today

6. Signs of potential burnout?
Change
Timekeeping
Appearance
Interactions with others
Energy levels
Poor work-life balance
Absenteeism & Presenteeism

7. Building Staff/Volunteer Resilience
Openness
Communication
Clear vision and shared values
Team away days/meeting
Engagement activities
Are volunteers valued equally?

8. Support from External Agencies
Employee Assistance Programme
External supervision/counselling (trauma)
Samaritans
Time to Change
Mind - Wellness Action Plans
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
GP = Gateway to services
ACAS – Employers Helpline

9. Role of Funders
Encourage adoption of Mental Wellbeing Initiatives/Practices
Support/fund new initiatives
Act as mentors
Develop guidance materials
Organise training for Emotional Resilience
Provide masterclasses
Become Mental Health Champions

10. Thank you Julie Bailie IPS Projects Manager Julie
Thank you Julie Bailie IPS Projects Manager