Evening/Weekend Mental Health Practitioner (Crisis Support)

Teesside Mind Ltd; Tees Valley; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Teesside Mind seeks compassionate Mental Health Practitioners for a maternity-cover Safe Haven role in Redcar. You will provide one-to-one crisis support, applying trauma-informed, person-centred approaches to help stabilise emotions and plan safety.

Flex shifts include evenings/ weekends; training and supervision are provided. The role emphasises equity, inclusion, and collaborative care with colleagues and partners, including signposting and referrals.

Competenze

• Experience delivering mental health support or crisis support.
• Experience supporting individuals in severe distress.
• Experience with trauma-informed safety planning and care approaches.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Lived experience or familiarity with marginalised groups.

Mansioni

• Provide one-to-one support to individuals in crisis via face-to-face, telephone, video, or messaging platforms.
• Apply trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to help individuals stabilise emotions and manage distress.
• Support individuals with safety planning, ensuring they leave the service with a clear and supportive plan in place.
• Provide practical guidance, signposting to relevant services and making onward referrals where appropriate.
• Respond to referrals, manage appointments, and conduct follow-up calls to ensure continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to ensure joined-up support and effective communication.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality record keeping supporting safety, accountability, and service evaluation.
• Promote influence and participation of people with lived experience, encouraging feedback and participation in service development.
• Uphold principles of equity and inclusion, ensuring access for marginalised groups and reducing stigma.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, including safeguarding, health & safety, and information governance.
• Support the Team Lead in maintaining a safe, calm, and welcoming environment during each shift.

Conoscenze

Mental health support

Crisis support

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Lived experience

Formazione

Level 3 qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Teesside Mind seeks compassionate Mental Health Practitioners for a maternity-cover Safe Haven role in Redcar. You will provide one-to-one crisis support, applying trauma-informed, person-centred approaches to help stabilise emotions and plan safety.

Flex shifts include evenings/ weekends; training and supervision are provided. The role emphasises equity, inclusion, and collaborative care with colleagues and partners, including signposting and referrals.