Mental Health Support Worker evenings

Posted 24 June by eSift Ltd
£16.00 per hour
Woking , Surrey
Permanent, part-time

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Posted by eSift Ltd
Our client is a non-profit organisation working with people to support their health and wellbeing.  Established for over 30 years, they have provided services alongside a variety of statutory and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its boarders. They believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach. 
 
They are currently looking for experienced Mental HealthSupport Workers to work within their Safe Havens site in Woking and Guildford
 
Salary: £15.90ph  
Hours: 5 hour shifts (6pm - 11pm) Monday to Sunday (Ideally looking for 2 or 3 shifts per week, will include weekend work)
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 or Guildford
 
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. 
 
 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
  • 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. To apply for this position please click on the “apply now” button below.  Your CV will then be held on our central database, if for any reason you do not wish us to retain your details please contact us via .

Reference: 52943913

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