Mental Health Support Worker

**About our organisation**:
IDAS is the largest specialist domestic abuse charity in Yorkshire providing innovative and responsive support services to people affected by or escaping domestic abuse and sexual violence. We pride ourselves on our professional, responsive and innovative approach. With over 40 years’ experience we have been at the forefront of developing new and unique services and were the first organisation in the UK to develop free online training and Live Chat support for survivors.

**Key Info**:
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker

Location: York and Scarborough

Hours: 18.50 hours per week

**Benefits**:
**Salary**: £22,571.20 (Full-Time) £11,285.60 (Part-Time)

Annual Leave: 26 days + Bank holidays (Full-Time)

Other Benefits: Contributory Pension; Company-paid health cash-plan; Cycle-to-work Scheme;
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Supporting clients** -To provide therapeutic groups and programmes for women living in refuge, dispersed accommodation and in the community to help them overcome the trauma they have experienced as a result of domestic abuse. To receive and manage referrals, prioritising those who have mental ill health and liaise with colleagues about referral outcomes. To undertake individual assessments in order to identify clients’ emotional and mental health needs and assess their suitability for groupwork. To continue to work closely with clients’ key workers to ensure they are supported to access, and benefit from, attending a group. To develop and deliver programmes for refuge clients and those living in the community that support mental wellbeing.
- **Internal and External Liaison and communication - **To communicate positively with all colleagues, providing support to the wider management team by promoting IDAS values and ethos across the organisation. To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals. To liaise with and train external agencies to increase public awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse.
- **Service Delivery** - To maintain clear records relating to service users in line with IDAS’s policies and procedures. To ensure that the services are delivered in line with IDAS policies and procedures promoting high standards in all areas of work.
**Key Requirements**:

- **Working with people **Must have a proven track record of working with vulnerable people, preferably those affected by domestic abuse. Must have a proven track record of partnership working and have the skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders. Should have a proven track record of delivering group work to vulnerable people.
- **Communication **Must be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with clients, staff and stakeholders. Must show an ability to articulate views and ideas in a persuasive way. Must be confident at presenting information in a variety of ways to suit a range of audiences, receiving and acting on feedback.
- **Service Delivery** Must have the ability to plan and deliver groupwork in a variety of settings. Must be able to keep up to date with current thinking, developments and research and incorporate these into service provision. Must be a strong team player who possesses tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills, is resilient under pressure, and is able to prioritise workloads effectively.
- **Other - **Must have a current full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The post holder is expected to work within policies and procedures of IDAS and be committed to its ethos and values. This will include promoting and demonstrating the principles of equal opportunity including encouraging diversity and tackling discrimination.

**_IDAS values _**We are**:Compassionate, determined, inclusive, courageous and respectful.**

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

**Salary**: £11,285.60 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

- Full Driving License (required)