This 12-month fixed-term post, 35 hours, sits in the Adult Mental Health Prevention & Wellbeing Team at Cheshire West and Chester Council. It offers short-term, intensive support to adults with mental health needs, keeping care plans outcome-focused and linking people to community and third sector services. Cases are complex, including forensic history and substance misuse, and much of the work is done in the community, often alone. A full UK driving licence with fully comprehensive business-use insurance is essential.
What the job involves
- Give short-term, intensive support to adults with mental health needs to build social, emotional and physical independence under their care plans
- Make sure care plans are outcome-focused, implemented and reviewed in a timely way
- Tell internal colleagues and multi-agency partners about changes to care plans
- Work with individuals to develop onward pathways to services, community groups and third sector organisations
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Person-centred approach to recovery and wellbeing
- Natural yet professional approach to complex mental health issues, including forensic history, substance misuse and homelessness
- Resilience to work under pressure and often alone
- Enthusiasm for working as part of a dedicated team
- Flexible, can-do approach to service users' development and wellbeing
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence with fully comprehensive insurance for business use
What’s offered
- Induction training programme
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service
- Government pension scheme
- Exclusive staff discounts across Cheshire West and Chester
- Health and medical benefits
- Work Fit, Cycle to Work and technology benefits
- Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
- Work mobile phone and personal alarm
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
