Mental Health Recovery Worker

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Job title: Mental Health Recovery Worker Post no: 625 Working base: Bedfordshire (Biggleswade & Bedford) Hours: 12.25 hours per week, 2 days per week Working pattern: 5:00pm – 11:00pm (Friday in Biggleswade and Sunday in Bedford) Contract: Permanent Salary: £24,088 per annum FTE (£7,975.08 per annum Actual) Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis, provide preventative sessions and improve mental health and wellbeing with service users in our communities, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions. About the Role This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford and Biggleswade Recovery Lounge services for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence. This role involves supporting a community safe space and delivering 1:1s when required and you will need to assess individuals’ suitability for the service and signpost where necessary. About the Recovery Lounge Service Mind BLMK Recovery Lounges (formally known as Crisis Café) are open each evening in Bedfordshire and Luton please see the timetable below for the days its near you. Anyone from Bedfordshire and Luton is welcome at any location. The service operates from 5pm-11pm 365 days of the year and can support you to get well, stay well. The Recovery Lounge provides individuals with: A supportive and safe environment where they can decompress, take some quiet time, speak, and connect with others A one-to-one session with a trained mental health worker Support to identify positive mental health coping strategies, including goal and safety plans Advice and guidance about other support services available in their area (and nationally). Service Delivery Deliver preventative focussed 1:1s when required, supporting a community focused safe space and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health challenge including crisis in Central Bedfordshire & Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed service and requirements as well as contract requirements. Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s. Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support). Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Optional Health Plan Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on 31st January 2025  Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.