Part Time Crisis Recovery Worker
Salary: £29,347.00 pa (FTE)
Salary Scale Point: 19 (Including 1 point for anti‑social hours)
Based at: The Sanctuary, Cambridge
Hours: 42 hours per fortnight, working on a rolling 2‑week rota
Working pattern: Evenings shifts 4.30pm‑11.30pm. Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Week 2: Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
About CPSL Mind
CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values‑led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination. Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.
About The Sanctuary and the Role
The Sanctuary is a non‑clinical, safe space for individuals to visit as an alternative to attending A&E and is part of the wider First Response Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We are looking for a part‑time Crisis Recovery Worker to join our team.
Responsibilities
* Establish connection and rapport in a non‑intrusive, non‑judgemental and compassionate manner.
* Support individuals through guided self‑help strategies including grounding and breathing techniques.
* Support individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offer emotional and practical support and information to address these.
* Provide individuals with information on how to connect with social support networks available in their community.
* Support individuals to make a safety plan.
Criteria
* You must be able to show empathy and compassion with a non‑judgemental approach.
* You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
* You should be able to manage professional boundaries.
Closing Date and Interview Date
Closing date: 23rd November 2025. Interview date: To be advised.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and can meet the criteria detailed above, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. No agencies please.
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