NWM/484
Full Time 37.5 hours per week, work pattern to be confirmed, a mixture of AM and PM shifts working every other weekend.
Short Stay Recovery House, Barroway Drove – West Norfolk
Mandatory training for this role takes place in Norwich, training sessions run from 9am – 5pm and run over 4 separate dates.
You will provide support to the people to provide an effective range of short-term intensive interventions to reduce the experience of crisis.
Among Other Responsibilities You Will
* Support individuals in crisis (presenting in a range of ways, including low mood, depressed, anxious, mania, self-harming, and experiencing suicidal thoughts) to develop their own safety plan and coping strategies to navigate the crisis situation.
* Identify and respond to individuals who become a risk to themselves or others within this time period by working closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service (CRHT).
* Liaise with the Service Manager when taking new referrals and be part of a full risk handover when accepting new people to the house.
What We Are Looking For
* Previous experience in a similar field
* Experience of working with people with complex needs who may be difficult to engage
* Empowering People and promoting independence
* Working with multidisciplinary teams
* An understanding of mental health crisis
* Desirable - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Counselling qualification or similar
How To Apply
*We encourage candidates to complete an application form; if your application is shortlisted for interview and you have applied via a CV, you will be required to complete an application form ahead of an interview taking place. The link to the application form can be found here Employment Application form.docx. Once you have downloaded and completed the application form, you will be required to upload your application form via the “Apply for this job”.
Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks including Warner interviews depending on the role applied for.
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