Overview
Working one to one (either face to face, over the telephone, or on video call) you will support individuals experiencing mental health distress by:
* Establishing connection and rapport in a non-intrusive, non-judgmental and compassionate manner
* Supporting individuals through guided self-help strategies including grounding and breathing techniques
* Supporting individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offering emotional and practical support and information to address these
* Providing individuals with information on and how to connect with social support networks available to them in their own community
* Supporting individuals to make a safety plan
* Demonstrating empathy and compassion with a non-judgemental approach
* Promoting positive mental health and having excellent verbal communication and listening skills
* Managing professional boundaries
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. 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.
£29,347.00 pa FTE (£16,434.32 per annum for 42 hours per fortnight) Part-time (42 hours per fortnight, working on a rolling 2 week rota) Permanent, Salary: £29,347.00 pa FTE (£16,434.32 per annum for 42 hours per fortnight) Salary Scale Point: 19 (Including 1 point for anti-social hours) Based at: The Sanctuary, Peterborough
We are looking for the following work patterns:
* Role 1: Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday - Week 2: Monday, Saturday, Sunday - all shifts 4.30pm - 11.30pm
* Role 2: Week 1: Monday, Saturday, Sunday - Week 2: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - all shifts 4.30pm - 11.30pm
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