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Mental Health Support Specialist

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kensington & Chelsea Mind Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at Kensington & Chelsea Mind. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing formalized peer support to individuals living with common and complex mental health needs and complex emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver a range of peer support activities, including one-to-one peer support, peer support groups, social peer support, peer support training, and Living Well Workshops.
  • Use your personal lived experience of recovery and living well with a mental health condition to inspire hope and recovery in others.
  • Work collaboratively with diverse communities to build relationships and deliver community-based support.
  • Develop and maintain strong communication skills to effectively engage with service users, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Manage your own time and work to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Facilitate online support sessions using Zoom or Teams.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office to maintain accurate records and reports.
Requirements
  • Personal lived experience of recovery and living well with a mental health condition.
  • Knowledge of recovery-focused approaches in mental health and trauma-informed practice.
  • Proven experience of delivering peer support in a mental health setting.
  • Knowledge and experience of common and complex mental health conditions, including complex emotional needs and personality disorder.
  • Experience of working with diverse communities.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to use your own lived experience to inspire hope and recovery in others.
  • Ability to manage self-care.
  • Ability to plan and organize your own time and work.
  • Ability to facilitate online support face-to-face and using Zoom or Teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
About Us

Kensington & Chelsea Mind is a leading mental health charity dedicated to providing high-quality support services to individuals in need. We are committed to delivering innovative and effective solutions that promote recovery, well-being, and community engagement.