Mental Health Crisis Support Specialist - 1:1 & Groups

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days pro-rated annual leave

On the job training

Job summary

Northamptonshire Mind is looking for compassionate individuals to support people in crisis, providing 1:1 sessions and structured interventions to boost mental health and wellbeing. The role involves assessing needs, guiding service users to appropriate local support, and helping develop self-management skills within a safe, confidential environment.

Shift patterns include Sundays 2pm-8pm and Fridays 5pm-10pm (11 hours).

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years’ experience of working with people with mental health issues.
• Demonstrate organisation and scheduling skills.
• Resilience and ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults in a 1:1 setting and person-centred way.

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 aid self-management of mental health problems.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Organisation & planning

Resilience

One-to-one support

Professional boundaries

Job description

Northamptonshire Mind is looking for compassionate individuals to support people in crisis, providing 1:1 sessions and structured interventions to boost mental health and wellbeing. The role involves assessing needs, guiding service users to appropriate local support, and helping develop self-management skills within a safe, confidential environment.

Shift patterns include Sundays 2pm-8pm and Fridays 5pm-10pm (11 hours).