At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals in mental health crises and facilitate group activities.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a real difference in mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training opportunities, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for personal growth and team bonding.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35209 - 43033 £ per year.
Are you passionate about mental health and making a real difference in people's lives?
Join our dedicated team as a Crisis Café Support Worker.
You'll provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
You'll play a key role in de-escalating crises, fostering recovery, and empowering clients to develop self-management strategies.
You'll also facilitate group activities, collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for service users.
The role requires evening and weekend work.
- Experience working with individuals in mental health crises or with complex needs.
- Excellent listening, communication, and motivational skills.
- Resilience and a calm approach to challenging situations.
- £28,860 FTE (37.5 hours) per year pro rata
- Part-time (18 plus hours per week - evening and weekend shifts) Permanent Mental Health Actively Interviewing,
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
- Contributory pension
- Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Staff away days and socials
- The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
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Crisis Café Support Worker employer: Richmond Borough Mind
As a leading local care service provider in Richmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Care Support Workers. With flexible hours, comprehensive training, and a guaranteed hour contract, we empower our employees to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
