Mental Health Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Gate Full time
Mental Health Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges?
Do you thrive in a supportive and compassionate environment, where you can truly make a difference?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you We are looking for a driven person to join the Mental Health Team to support our members from the Gypsy and Traveller community across West Yorkshire.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Office working at Cross Green Leeds and travel to other areas of West Yorkshire
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,412.50 per annum
Contract: 12 months in the first instance (subject to funding)
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: 8th July 2024
Interview days: 15th and 16th July
The Role
The Mental Health Support Worker will provide flexible, practical, holistic, and accessible support to Gypsies and Travellers across West Yorkshire to improve and promote mental wellbeing. The provision will be based on the organisation’s values including helping people to help themselves and the organisation believes everyone is equal and can be included. 
You will be part of a small and dedicated mental health team at the organisation, contributing to its effective running through outreach and good communication with colleagues and members.  You will be working in partnership with other agencies in the field of mental health, the post holder will work to ensure increased accessibility to mental health support services, reflecting on and implementing best practices. The post holder will work within an agreed monitoring framework for the service and for the organisation.
About You
As Mental Health Support Worker you will need to live and breathe the charity’s values through your work and have the following experience/skills: 
Mental health assessment skills including risk assessment and support planning
Case management experience including managing referrals and case load to agreed targets and timescales
Experience of working with people experiencing enduring mental health issues, mental distress and complex needs
Experience of recording, monitoring and evaluation
Ideally, you will be a car driver with valid driving licence as the role may include meeting members, partners or external services in other venues in Leeds
Training can be provided for the right candidate and you will receive a comprehensive and supportive induction. Support and professional development will be there throughout. 
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile.  Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative.  The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
You may also have experience in areas such as Advocacy, Human Rights, Community Work, Housing, Safeguarding,  Mental Health, Support Worker, Inclusion Health, Crisis Support, Welfare Rights, Advice, Accommodation, Outreach. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

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