Job responsibilities
Hours: 12.5 per week
Salary: £24,000 with progression up to £26,500 per annum,pro rata
Based: 30 Clarence Street, York
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to the principles of social inclusion, to work with adults with mental health needs.
Working within MHM's Haven service in York, you will support people in distress and in need of immediate support.
Opening Hours: The service is open 365 days a year between the hours 6pm till 10pm Monday - Friday and 2pm - 10pm Saturday and Sunday.
About the role
As a Crisis Recovery Worker, you will be required to provide a high quality, recovery focused service to our clients who have a range of mental health and autistic traits as well as other support needs including learning disabilities, physical health issues and substance misuse, whilst promoting independence and social inclusion.
With experience of working within a community based, mental health setting, you should be able to inspire, engage and motivate people. With the proven ability to identify barriers, understand need and support people to achieve their goals the role will include one to one engagement, facilitating activities within the service and community, administrative tasks, sign posting and engaging people in other provision.
You will work alongside Peer Support Workers (PSW) and Clinicians to achieve the best person-centered care with the patient for their recovery, whether that be joint working with other services to support them to make reasonable adjustments or PSW so patients can learn and practice skills.
* You will be part of a small team supporting people in a crisis drop-in centre.
* Our service provides information, safety planning and signposting for clients, their families and carers to meet their holistic needs.
* You will work closely with mental health primary and secondary care, emergency services, partners agencies.
About you
You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include one to one engagement and facilitating group-based activities, sign posting and engaging people in mainstream provision.
You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical and substance misuse would be an advantage for this post.Due to the nature of the post, a full driving license and access to transport will be essential.
It is essential that you hold a Health and Social Care level 2 or level 3 and be willing to develop further as the role requires.
Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent subject, and be willing to complete an appropriate Level 3 qualification within 12 months of employment.You will have an awareness of, or lived experience, of supporting people with mental ill health.Previous experience within a crisis setting is desirable, with demonstrated skills and abilities to help others identify and overcome barriers.You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a proactive and highly motivated attitude.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise work and be responsible for administrative tasks.
What we offer
You will go through our comprehensive training program in your first weeks of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role.
MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, and a 5% contributory pension scheme.
At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives.
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
*All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
