Senior Link Worker - North Cumbria

Job summary

We are looking for self-motivated Senior Link Worker to support our Waiting List Support Service across North Cumbria.

This post is fixed term for 12 months (with possibility of extension), and we will consider up to 37.5 hours per week. As a Senior Link Worker, you will assist the Service Manager in managing a team of link workers to support individuals who have Severe Mental Illness (SMI) who are often facing many challenges.

Main duties of the job

This service is funded to alleviate current pressures in the NHS and will specifically work with people with SMI who are on the waiting list for treatment from statutory services or have recently been discharged and require wrap around support to help them manage their day to day lives during periods of instability in their mental health.

You will have experience of coaching, supervision, supporting a team to achieve service objectives and managing individual and team wellbeing and morale.

The post holder will ensure that our services are provided in a way that is consistent with our values, supporting and promoting an organisational culture that values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and innovation.

About You

• To be successful in this role you will need to be self-motivated, with a good up to date knowledge of the issues affecting our clients.
• Ability to effectively manage and organize your workload.
• Good networking, interpersonal and relationship building skills are essential.
• Ability to manage own wellbeing whilst ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

The role will entail some home working alongside community work. The hours will mainly be office hours during the working week with some evening and weekend work dependent on service needs.

About us

Were a non-profit, working on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. Were dedicated to supporting people and communities across the country with their mental health. Were here so no one has to struggle alone.

What we offer in return

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day
• Enhanced pension
• Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay
• Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.