Mental Health Support Worker
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Location:
Chesterfield
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£11 - £12 per hour
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Contact:
Surina
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Contact email:
surina.rattukarir@brookstreetsocialcare.co.uk
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Job ref:
HR8108_1697201950
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Published:
7 months ago
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Expiry date:
12/11/2023
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Startdate:
13/10/23 13:51:27
Job Description
Job: Crisis Mental Health Support Worker
Contract: Temp
Location: Chesterfield
Hours: Day shifts, Waking nights
Pay: TBC
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives during their toughest moments? Do you have a heart for providing essential support in times of crisis?
My client provides crucial mental health support to individuals facing crisis situations.
Your Role:
As a Crisis Mental Health Support Worker, you will be the compassionate and caring presence that people in crisis need.
- Offering immediate emotional support to individuals in distress.
- Active listening, providing a safe space for them to express their feelings.
- Assessing the situation and collaborating with a team to ensure the best care.
- Assisting in crisis de-escalation and connecting individuals to appropriate resources.
- Empowering clients to take steps toward recovery and resilience.
- Engage with people overnight if they wake up, may have suicidal tendencies, log any updates
- Day shifts engage with activities, prompt routine, general support duties, appointments
What We Look For:
- Must have experience in supporting people with mental health
- Empathy and an open heart to understand others.
- Strong communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and stay calm during crisis situations.
- Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team.
- A commitment to our mission and values.
- Enhanced DBS
- Driver with own car (Desirable)
We believe that everyone deserves empathy, understanding, and the chance to heal. If you are looking to make a difference, if this you apply with your up-to-date CV, for more information please call Surina on 0121 480 8217.