Crisis Worker

The Crisis Worker is responsible for practical crisis interventions including 1-1 sessions, telephone support and working alongside Peer Support volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who relishes challenging and dynamic client facing work. We would expect 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. Good basic knowledge of IT packages is desirable as well as an ability to work within a team as well as alone.

The post holder will be required to provide cover for crisis worker evening shifts when required based on a rota system. Flexibility to be available to cover absence when required is highly desirable.

The Lighthouse shifts are from 5pm to midnight. Full training will be provided to successful applicants.

**We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time when recruitment is complete.**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 0-7 per week

**Salary**: £11.12 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carlisle, CA1 1BE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person