Overview
Location: People Services
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: The Council House
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with mental health experience to join our service. You will assist with the provision of support to Customers who are seeking to develop their skills and abilities to live independent lives, building on their own strengths, goals and social capital.
Applicants must have experience of working with people with mental health conditions/vulnerable adults/people with physical disabilities. Experience in any comparable setting or as a carer will also be considered. You will have experience of promoting social justice and self-determination and be able to support people to build personal resilience to develop and sustain a good life.
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting positive change for the lives of adult's receiving mental health support. As a member of the team, the post holder will be required to share this commitment and vision.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Specialist Mental Health Service and will also be required to work closely with partner agencies across the Public, Private, Voluntary and Independent Sectors. You will also be expected to take part in a duty rota supporting the duty worker, triaging referrals into the services and signposting to appropriate services.
We offer an extensive range of employee support and regular supervision. Please contact Eileen Burrell or Kerry Williamson on 01332 640777 for an informal discussion.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we're dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it's like to work for us.
What We Offer
* Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
* Hybrid working (depending on your role)
* Modern office environment (depending on your job location)
* Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
* 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
* Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
* Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts
* Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
* Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
* Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
* Support for colleagues who are carers
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