Overnight Mental Health Crisis Support Worker

Turning Point; Standish; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Total rewards package

Job summary

Turning Point in the United Kingdom is recruiting an Overnight Recovery Worker to support people experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. You will help create a safe, welcoming space and work closely with colleagues to triage, assess risk and provide crisis de-escalation.

You will maintain records in line with GDPR, support service users to explore positive next steps, and contribute to delivering an extended overnight service funded for 12 months with potential for further

Qualifications

• Experience working within mental health, health and social care, or a related support environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, recovery-focused support during mental health crises.
• Assist with triage, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for all service users.
• Support individuals to identify positive next steps in recovery.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and organisational requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve best outcomes.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the service, including general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification or lived experience in mental health

Job description

Turning Point in the United Kingdom is recruiting an Overnight Recovery Worker to support people experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. You will help create a safe, welcoming space and work closely with colleagues to triage, assess risk and provide crisis de-escalation.

You will maintain records in line with GDPR, support service users to explore positive next steps, and contribute to delivering an extended overnight service funded for 12 months with potential for further