Mental Health Crisis Support Coach (1:1 & Group)

Northamptonshire Mind; Rushden; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (pro-rated)

On the job training

Job summary

Northamptonshire Mind operates Crisis Cafes offering a warm, safe environment for support, guidance, or a quiet place to go. The role involves assessing needs, delivering 1:1 support, and helping individuals begin improving their mental health and wellbeing.

You will also help people access other local services and develop self-management skills. The post includes shifts (Tuesdays 12pm-6pm and Wednesdays 12pm-6pm, total 12 hours) with potential to contribute to group sessions and crisis

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years’ experience of working with people with mental health issues.
• Ability to plan, be creative and solutions focused.
• Resilience and ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults in a 1:1 setting and person-centred way.
• Experience creating and managing personal improvement/wellbeing plans for service users.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and offer one to one support to service users to enable improvement in mental health and wellbeing.
• Provide clarity on other services available in the area.
• Facilitate groups and 1:1 support to develop self-management skills.
• Support individuals to deescalate crisis and maintain wellbeing.

Skills

Mental health support

Crisis de-escalation

1:1 support

Group facilitation

Wellbeing coaching

Job description

Northamptonshire Mind operates Crisis Cafes offering a warm, safe environment for support, guidance, or a quiet place to go. The role involves assessing needs, delivering 1:1 support, and helping individuals begin improving their mental health and wellbeing.

You will also help people access other local services and develop self-management skills. The post includes shifts (Tuesdays 12pm-6pm and Wednesdays 12pm-6pm, total 12 hours) with potential to contribute to group sessions and crisis