Night Crisis and Recovery Worker
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. We make a real difference to their lives as we introduce them to the personal, flexible and realistic support they need to improve the quality of their lives in their communities. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us.
Haven House is mental health crisis service. We provide support for to people experiencing a mental health crisis for a maximum of seven days. We work in partnership with the Enhanced Crisis and Home Treatment Teams across Nottinghamshire. Our aim is to support people to find ways to keep themselves safe and learn strategies for managing their distress in the longer term. We offer an alternative, comfortable and calm, environment to a psychiatric hospital setting for those who are able to benefit from a non-medical setting.
The service operates in the evening and at weekends. The service can support up to five people residentially and a further four using our drop in/digital services.
This role is a part-time vacancy. It can be a a 24 hour a week contract (must be able to work 2 nights a week) or 2 vacancies of 12 hours each.
Role Responsibility
The main purpose of the role is to support the team to assist individuals to address and de-escalate their immediate crisis experience in a safe and supportive setting.
You will work one–to–one with guests, developing risk management and support plans and gain a full understanding of their needs and concerns. You will help them to identify what additional support is required once they return home by sign-posting them to community based support or services as required.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and value base in mental health and related issues. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor the message to the audience.
We are looking for a Crisis and Recovery Worker who knows how to build positive working relationships in a short period of time. What is essential is that you have proven experience in mental health work. In return, you’ll be supported with training and career development opportunities.
You will be able to deliver a range of treatments and interventions in a person centred, non-judgemental manner. You will have the ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations.
About us
What Benefits Will I Receive?
You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Turning Point