Safe Haven Crisis Support Worker - BANK (zero hours contract)

Buckinghamshire Mind; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive environment

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Mind is seeking a Bank Mental Health Crisis Support Worker to join the Safe Haven team, providing out-of-hours crisis support when needed. This flexible role covers shifts in Aylesbury and High Wycombe, with a zero hour contract and evening hours from 6pm to midnight.

The successful candidate will work in a calm, empathetic environment, helping people in mental health crisis while adhering to the charity's standards.

Responsibilities

• Please refer to the attached job description/ person specification.

Job description

Safe Haven Crisis Support Worker - BANK

• Salary: £13.12 per hour plus enhanced hours payment of 30% on top of normal hourly rate for hours worked between 11pm-12am (£25,250.00pa - full-time)
• Hours : Zero Hour Contract - covering shifts between 6pm and 12am
• Location: Aylesbury & High Wycombe, covering shifts as required.

Department: Safe Haven

Location: Bucks - High Wycombe

Compensation: £13.12 / hour

Safe Haven Crisis Support Worker - BANK

Are you an organised and personable individual with a passion for supporting a meaningful cause?

Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Bank Mental Health Crisis Support Worker to join the Safe Haven team to support gaps in our service when needed. Our Safe Haven provides out of hours support for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity that is proud to be affiliated with national Mind and to adhere to its quality standards of governance and service delivery. Bucks Mind is part of a network of over 100 Local Minds, which provide trusted mental health services to our communities. We connect. We support. We influence. We deliver services in our local communities, in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis.

Who we need

The right person will join our team in providing support in a safe, calm and empathic environment and ability to support individuals who are at a point of mental health crisis and accessing the service.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.
• Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.

For details of our culture and our benefits: Buckinghamshire Mind Careers

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check depending on the role.

Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

Travel expenses will only be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s). If the role is home-based, all travel will be paid for on expenses.

Key Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description/ person specification.