Job summary
Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. We are working in partnership to ensure that residents of Somerset get the support they need, when they need it.
Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The Crisis Safe Space in Bridgwater operates 7 nights per week. We provide a safe, welcoming, comfortable place for people experiencing acute emotional distress to receive the support they need. We also work with our Open Mental Health partners to seek further support as required.
You will need to have experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, be a great communicator, be great at building trust with those you work with, be able to travel to and from Bridgwater.
About us
Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services. We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure all services are delivered in a warm and welcoming way, demonstrating ambition and hope for all service users.
Build trusting and collaborative relationships with the service user.
Working from a Trauma and Psychologically Informed approach, use a range of different interventions and support strategies such as motivational interviewing, brief interventions and solution focussed approaches to engage clients.
Carry out role adhering to Second Steps policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure all services are delivered in a warm and welcoming way, demonstrating ambition and hope for all service users.
Build trusting and collaborative relationships with the service user.
Working from a Trauma and Psychologically Informed approach, use a range of different interventions and support strategies such as motivational interviewing, brief interventions and solution focussed approaches to engage clients.
Carry out role adhering to Second Steps policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff, students, or volunteers.
- Two years significant experience of working with people with mental health needs including needs assessments and the support planning process.
- Experience of working with people with multiple needs i.e., mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency.
- Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable the client to take up the responsibilities of their own tenancy and settle and reintegrate into the community.
Desirable
- Proven experience of working within a housing and support agency
- Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff, students, or volunteers.
- Two years significant experience of working with people with mental health needs including needs assessments and the support planning process.
- Experience of working with people with multiple needs i.e., mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency.
- Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable the client to take up the responsibilities of their own tenancy and settle and reintegrate into the community.
Desirable
- Proven experience of working within a housing and support agency
- Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
