Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hestia Charity Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Hestia Charity. As a key member of our Modern Slavery Response Team, you will play a vital role in providing expert support and guidance to advocates working with service users experiencing mental health crisis or complex needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist advice and solutions to advocates working with service users in crisis, ensuring they have access to emergency support and deliver impactful interventions.
  • Coach and mentor advocates in crisis management, liaising with crisis teams and other Mental Health acute services.
  • Attend multi-agency meetings to support service users and act as a key point of contact for the service.
  • Work with advocates and managers to design tailored intervention programs for service users with complex needs.
  • Support advocates to identify service user needs and mitigate risk, including outreach visits in the community.
  • Hold clinics during office hours to advise on complex cases.
  • Collaborate with Managers and teams to identify gaps and deliver bespoke training on complex needs.
  • Lead and mentor the MSRS team on embedding person-centered practices and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Stay up-to-date with legislation and upskill the team in related areas.
  • Provide specialist knowledge to advocates on complex cases and share best practice.
Requirements
  • Practical knowledge of mental health conditions, crisis management, and communication with individuals with dignity and respect.
  • Understanding of relevant Mental Health legislation and safeguarding practices.
  • Knowledge of recovery approaches and principles.
  • Experience in staff coaching, training, and supporting vulnerable people.
  • Non-judgmental approach to working with people with complex needs.
  • Solution-focused and proactive in achieving high-quality client work and results.
  • Excellent IT skills, including MS Word, Outlook, and the internet.
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, with clear written correspondence.
  • Excellent communication and people skills, with empathy and a genuine approach.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with a can-do attitude.
About Hestia Charity

We are a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the skills, abilities, talent, and experiences that different people and communities bring to our organization.

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