Organisation: Everyturn

Salary Details: £23,464 - £27,220 Per Annum

Closing date for applications: 1 Dec 2024

• Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
• Location: 24/7 Hub Whitehaven

We are keen to hear from recent psychology graduates looking for their first role!

We are delighted to be launching a new service with local delivery partners to support individuals across Whitehaven and Copeland.

The 24/7 Community Mental Health Support Hub will allow us to transform the way mental health care is provided locally, by bringing together specialist health, social care and community services in the heart of Whitehaven in West Cumbria.

This recruitment process is a joint venture between Homegroup and Everyturn; as part of a wider partnership project for the development of the 24/7 Community Mental Health Hub in Whitehaven.

We are looking for Case Workers to join this amazing new service which is due to launch January 2025. We are looking for resilient, compassionate individuals to work across our new Safe Haven and Crisis Support Team.

You will provide a safe and welcoming environment in person and over the phone for all clients, using de-escalation skills, active listening and calm communication. To support the person to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to withstand future life challenges, whilst maintaining good mental health and wellbeing, and liaising with appropriate services.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you live locally to Whitehaven and are able to travel across Copeland.

About the role

Co-produce and support the individual to implement a crisis plan, relapse prevention and other self-management tools such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan (wrap), in partnership with the person, maintaining hope and optimism to support the individual in their recovery.

Provide signposting and guidance, as well as support where appropriate to the person to access services and resources they need. The amount and intensity of this support will vary depending on the persons needs, mental health and life circumstances to ensure they are supported during their recovery.

Develop knowledge of the local care pathways and local community knowledge (including cultural sensitivities) to meet service users need and support the individual journey.

Support people to develop lasting, independent peer-support networks beyond the Service to enable them to maintain their recovery.

Manage documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with organisational policies, making best use of supervision, training and staff development. Ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies.

Undertake any reasonable duties/responsibilities to meet the needs of the organisation.

For more information, and how to apply, please click here