Guildford - Part Time Mental Health Support Worker
They believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach. They are currently looking for two experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work within their new support facility called Safe Harbour in Woking Salary: £28,938 (pro rata for part time and dependent on number of hours worked) Hours: 28 hours a week, working 9am - 6pm 3 days a week plus 1 x half a day, on a rota basis including some weekends Company Benefits: 26 days annual leave pro rata (rising with service) + bank holidays + 1 extra days leave on your birthday, Pension, Access to Simply Health, Blended working, Employee discount programme and more Location Woking The Safe Harbour provision in Woking is a new mental health support facility.
It offers a 6 week referral only non-clinical service from 9am 6pm, 365 days a year for those aged 18 and over. The aim of the Safe Harbour is to provide service users with a programme of support and psycho-social education tailored around an individuals circumstances and needs as identified in their support plan which: Reduces the frequency and severity of mental health crises these users may experience and provides them with alternative strategies for de-escalation when they do reach crisis.
This post is subject to a DBS check. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role Our ideal applicant will have/be; Experience working within the mental health field is essential Experience of group work would is desirable Knowledge of safeguarding legislation Experience delivering person centred interventions relating to mental health Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Robust professional boundaries eSift have been appointed as the resource partner and we are managing this role on behalf of our client.
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