At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in mental health distress with guided self-help strategies and emotional support.
- Company: CPSL Mind, a vibrant charity promoting mental health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with flexible shifts and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Equal opportunities employer welcoming diverse applicants, including those with criminal records.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help create a connected community focused on positive mental health.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for mental health advocacy.
The predicted salary is between 29903 - 36549 £ per year.
An exciting part time opportunity has opened up at CPSL Mind. CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Part Time Crisis Recovery Worker
Based: The Sanctuary, Cambridge
Hours: 63 hours per fortnight, working on a rolling 2 week rota
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (Evenings Shifts: 4.30pm - 11.30pm)
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community. Our work ranges from prevention and early intervention to award-winning crisis support. We also seek to influence positive change through our training services and ground-breaking campaigns activity.
About the Service
The Sanctuary is a non-clinical, safe space for individuals to visit as an alternative to attending A&E and is part of the wider First Response Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Working one to one (either face to face, over the telephone, or on video call) you will support individuals experiencing mental health distress by:
- Supporting individuals through guided self-help strategies including grounding and breathing techniques.
- Supporting individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offering emotional and practical support and information to address these.
- Providing individuals with information on and how to connect with social support networks available to them in their own community.
Crisis Recovery Worker criteria:
You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills. If you are interested in this exciting part time opportunity and you are able to meet the criteria detailed above, please apply! You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. No agencies please.
Recovery Worker Immediately Required in Cambridge employer: CPSL Mind
CPSL Mind is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises mental health and wellbeing. As a part-time Crisis Recovery Worker at The Sanctuary in Cambridge, you will be part of a vibrant charity that not only offers meaningful work but also provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and community engagement. With a strong commitment to equality and diversity, CPSL Mind ensures that all employees feel valued and empowered to make a positive impact in the lives of those they support.
