Hours: 18.00 – 01.00 on 2 week rota (Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun; Week 2 - Wed, Thurs) Sanctuary open 7 days per week including Bank Holidays
Salary: £23,400 per year pro rata (£12 per hour)(time and half paid for hour worked midnight to 1am)
Location: Chelmsford
Do you love the feeling you get when you support someone who needs it? If so, then this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone who has the knowledge of how to support adults experiencing a mental health crisis, who is respectful and honest and can show empathy to others. Experience within mental health and the ability to assess, monitor and support individuals on a one-to-one basis is essential.
The Mid Essex Sanctuary provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis. You would be part of an experienced team who provides emotional support to people either in person or over the phone. Using a combination of active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques and signposting to other services who may be able to help: the aim is to prevent unnecessary referrals to secondary mental health services, A&E departments, and other emergency services.
The Sanctuary operates from a location in Chelmsford offering a supportive, non-judgemental and empowering service that operates from 10am - 1am, 365 days per year throughout Mid Essex. The shifts available are 18.00 – 01.00 working on a two week rolling rota.
We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes:
* 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme, competitive pension;
* recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working;
* annual wellbeing day;
* expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week;
* onsite parking at most locations;
* company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
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