Job Description
Hours of work: Multiple positions available - both full time day & night and part time day & night.
Flexible including evenings and weekends and occasional nights – bank casual hours available
Salary: £25,958.40 progression to £28,622.40 Pro Rota
Location: Sheffield
Could you make Mental Health Matter?
Are you looking for a role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs, then this could be the role for you!
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for Night Recovery Workers to join our new 24/7 365 day mental health service in Gleadless and Heeley in Sheffield.
Opening in the new year, the non-clinical service provision will deliver mental health services to prevent attendance at A&E, including supporting people who have been discharged from hospital but are not yet ready to go home. Delivering high quality, safe and effective crisis services in support of the organisation’s mission, values and strategy. Working to ensure the service is responsive to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups and to support in the mobilisation of new services.
We are looking for experienced mental health crisis workers who to provide high quality, recovery focused support to people who have a range of mental health needs.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced mental health crisis worker, you will be a good team player, an advocate for good mental health able to work shifts including evenings and weekends and occasional nights. The successful candidate will have good communication skills. experience of systems and data recording, experience of providing support, understanding of complex mental health needs, ability to engage with a range of people, ability to speak to and encourage people who use our services, display exceptional emotional intelligence
About us
Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers.
Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities
What we offer you
• Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process
• 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
• Access to our workplace pension scheme
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance
• Access to our Wellbeing Offer – including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance and Free Will writing service
• Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Employee recognition and celebration schemes
• A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations
How to Apply
We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Jackie Redding – jredding@mhm.org.uk