Crisis Worker

Job description

Carlisle Eden Mind is an established local mental health charity providing a range of services and support for individuals experiencing mental health problems. Since 2017 we have been expanding our range of crisis services and are looking for a suitably experienced new staff member to work within our exciting evening based community mental health crisis centre in Carlisle.

The Lighthouse provides a new layer in mental health crisis support and works to support the work of Blue Light services along with statutory mental health teams.

The service operates as an alternative to contacting emergency services when in mental health crisis. The service provides one to one support to enable visitors to cope with their situations and personal circumstances at times which are typically considered to be ‘out of hours’. The service operates in the evenings by appointment and is based in Carlisle City Centre. The Lighthouse delivers a range of social and non-clinical interventions aimed at de-escalation of distress, development of Safe/Crisis Plans, self-management and signposting to other agencies.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who relishes challenging and dynamic client facing work in a supportive and developing environment.

We would expect the post holders to have excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and organise people, to work creatively, and to have relevant experience of mental health support work and/or supporting people in crisis. The shifts are from 5pm to midnight seven days per week and the advertised posts include regular weekend shifts. Flexibility to cover absence when required is highly desirable. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.

**PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM TO APPLY.**

Part-time hours: 7- 21 per week/also sessional work available

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.51 per hour

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 7-21 per week

**Salary**: £10.51 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person