Safe Haven Support Worker - Evenings

Catalyst Support

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Job summary

To facilitate Safe Haven provision in Woking. The purpose of the Safe Haven is to provide an alternative for people who are currently attending A&E when they suffer a mental health crisis, both in person and virtually. Additionally it provides a safety net for people who might otherwise get to crisis point. Experience of working with this client group is essential.

Main duties of the job

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fantastic support centre. The Safe Haven provides an alternative for people who are currently attending A&E when they suffer a mental health crisis, both in person and virtually. Additionally is provides a safety net for people who might otherwise get to crisis point.

As part of a team you will support those visiting and risk assess those in mental health crisis. Utilise motivational interviewing techniques and active listening skills in order to support individuals and create safety plans for those experiencing suicidal ideation. You will also provide a continual assessment of a persons needs regarding their mental health and work collaboratively with partner agency staff to ensure continuity of care.

About us

Catalyst is a non-profit organisation working with people to support their health and wellbeing.

Established in Guildford for over 30 years, we provide services alongside a variety of statutory and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its borders.

We believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach.

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0580-24-0023

Job locations

Oakleaf Enterprise

101 Walnut Tree Close

Guildford

Surrey

GU1 4UQ

Moorcroft Centre for the Community

Woking

Surrey

GU22 9PB

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is working evenings and you must be able to work Two or three shifts of 5 hours per week (6-11pm Monday to Sunday), you must be able to work at least one shift over a weekend.

Provide support to visitors attending the Safe Haven both in person and virtually

Risk assess visitors attending in acute mental health crisis

Utilise motivational interviewing techniques and active listening skills in order to support individuals

Create safety plans for those experiencing suicidal ideation

Work within GDPR and Information Governance guidelines to ensure confidentiality is maintained

Provide a continual assessment of a persons needs regarding their mental health

Work collaboratively with partner agency staff to ensure continuity of care

Maintain an honest, robust, person centred and caring approach to the client group Woking / Guildford Safe Haven