Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor post at Staying Put, a service supporting men, women and children who have survived domestic abuse or sexual violence, on 12-month maternity cover. The role works with residents in refuges and dispersed properties, building trauma-informed, solution-focused support for clients with complex needs and running wellbeing sessions to reduce risk. The post is women only under schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is full time at 37.5 hours a week. Applicants need at least one year's experience in mental health or wellbeing-focused work, plus a driving licence and access to a car for work.
What the job involves
- Support clients in the accommodation service using a trauma-informed, solution-focused approach
- Assess clients' needs and create support packages for those with multiple or complex needs
- Work with clients and specialist services so individual needs are recognised and met
- Create and deliver wellbeing-focused sessions to reduce the risk of further harm
- Help clients feel more empowered and safe
- Create pathways of support for vulnerable clients
- Work with residents in refuges and dispersed properties across the district
- Support colleagues through collaborative working
What’s required
Experience
- Minimum 1 year's experience working in mental health services, or with clients where mental health and wellbeing was the predominant need
- Experience of assessing needs and creating support packages for clients with multiple or complex needs
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Patient and friendly approach
- Can-do attitude and drive to help people gain confidence and feel empowered
- Ability to work on own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external agencies
- Commitment to equal opportunities
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence with access to a car for work purposes
- Women only, under schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Nice to have
- Recognised qualification in mental health
What’s offered
- 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), with a day off for your birthday
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Healthcare plan on completion of probation
- Employee discount scheme and wellbeing platform
- Free on-site parking at most sites
- Welfare and wellbeing policies
- Clinical supervision with external providers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
