Crisis Cafe Support Worker

Northamptonshire Mind; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Northampton seeks a Crisis Cafe Support Worker to assist individuals in crisis, offering one-to-one and group support in a warm environment. Applicants should have experience with mental health issues and organizational skills. The role involves deescalating crises and enhancing mental wellbeing through structured support. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

31 days pro rated annual leave

Pension

Company sick pay

On the job training

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years’ experience of working with people with mental health issues.
• Demonstrate organisation and scheduling skills effective planning.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to deescalate crisis and improve wellbeing.
• Provide one-to-one support to service users.
• Facilitate groups and 1-1 support for self-management skills.

Skills

Experience working with mental health issues

Organizational skills

Resilience

Computer literate

Job description

Crisis Cafe Support Worker

Mind, Rushden, NN10 9YE
£12.22 an hour

Responsibilities

Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis and improve mental health and wellbeing, through focused 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?

Our Crisis Cafes provide a warm, safe and calm environment, where anyone can get support, guidance or just a safe place to go to. The role will involve assessing needs and offering one-to-one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing, you will also provide clarity on other services available in the area. You will facilitate groups and 1-1 support to assist the development of self-management skills to aid individuals to manage their mental health problems and enhance their wellbeing.

Shift Patterns

• Tuesday 18:00-22:00
• Wednesday 18:00-22:00

Experience required

• Preferably 2 years’ experience of working with people with mental health issues.
• To have a positive attitude towards people with mental health issues
• Demonstrate organisation and scheduling skills effective planning, to be creative and solutions focused.
• Resilience and ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults in a 1:1 setting and person-centred way.
• Experience of creating and managing personal improvement/wellbeing plans for service users.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries.
• Computer literate

Benefits

• 31 days pro rated annual leave per year including public holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 full years of service
• Comprehensive service-specific induction
• On the job training both internal and external
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Blue Light Card

Closing Date: 5th December

Interview Date: From 10th December onwards