The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub will sit alongside and complement those provided by primary and secondary care ensuring that by working together anybody who needs a service sees the right person at the right time, through a single point of entry. Together, we’re making sure we’re walking alongside people who need support every step of the way. This delivers against the NHS’s vision for mental health care and support through more local, community mental health services and how community services should offer whole-person, whole-population health approaches.
If you are eager to make a positive impact and tackle meaningful challenges, we offer a cooperative and supportive working environment. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of care and support systems across the borough.
The role of a Mental Health Advisor has been specifically designed to provide wellbeing support to Bexley residents accessing the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub. You can encourage, motivate and connect with people who access the service, working alongside the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), to provide recovery oriented, solution focused, holistic care.
Key Responsibilities
1. To undertake focused one to one assessment with Bexley Residents in a range of settings
2. To complete appropriate and detailed documentation to support pathways
3. To support the development and maintenance of professional links with external agencies, enabling effective signposting
4. To support individuals to improve their own physical and mental wellbeing
5. To provide flexible support based on individual need and preferences
6. To enable individuals to make informed decisions and choices for their support and care pathways
7. To support the delivery and development of groups and brief interventions
Benefits include:
1. 27 Days Annual Leave increasing to 37 days with long service plus Bank Holidays
2. Long Service Incremental Pay increases separate from company wide pay reviews
3. Enhanced Maternity/Adoption Pay
4. Enhanced Paternity Pay
5. Hybrid Working
6. Death in service benefit after 2 years
7. Sickness Absence Pay after 6 months’ service
8. Generous discretionary compassionate leave
9. Local discount schemes
To be considered for this position, email your CV and supporting statement/cover letter.
Interviews will take place week commencing 3rd February 2025.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
1. Casual dress
2. Company events
3. Company pension
4. Employee discount
5. Free parking
6. On-site parking
7. Sick pay
Schedule:
1. 8 hour shift
2. Day shift
3. Monday to Friday
4. No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
1. Bexleyheath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
1. Do you have relevant experience of providing support to individuals with mental health needs?
2. Are you able to travel to venues across London Borough of Bexley?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bexleyheath
Application deadline: 31/01/2025
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