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.
Crisis Recovery Worker Post no: 670 Salary: £24,811.13 per annum FTE (£8,214.50 actual per annum for 2 shifts per week) Location: Milton Keynes Hours: 12.25 hours per week Working pattern: 2 x 6-hour shifts per week (Varied across 7-days) 5:00pm to 11:00pm, evenings and/or weekends (Pattern to be agreed) Contract: Permanent
About our Community Crisis Cafés
Our Community Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours for those who feel in mental distress or crisis.
About the Role
This will involve working with service users in a preventative way, assessing needs, deescalating crisis, offering coping strategies, signposting to other services and ensuring they feel supported, through the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing.
Staff will work with a team of Crisis Recovery Workers.
Service Delivery
Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Houghton Regis & Central Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMKs agreed crisis 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 BLMKs 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 BLMKs 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 Friday 25th September 2026 Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
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.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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.
Crisis Recovery Worker in Milton Keynes employer: Mind BLMK
Mind BLMK is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering positive mental health and wellbeing in the communities of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a supportive work culture, we offer flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and a commitment to empowering staff through their lived experiences. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying unique benefits such as health plan discounts and a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusivity.
