Job Title: Social Justice Outreach Worker - Mental Health Support
People affected by mental health concerns may become involved in issues leading to a Community Payback Order (CPO). Their mental health can impact their ability to complete the CPO and increase the risk of custodial sentences.
Working within the Justice Social Work Mental Health Support Project, the Social Justice Outreach Worker will support individuals in managing their mental health, which may be linked to housing, finances, skills development, wellbeing, and support needs involving friends, family, and carers.
This support aims to help individuals achieve a safer and more stable situation, enabling engagement with and completion of their CPO and guiding them away from custodial sentences.
The successful candidate will be registered with the SSSC and work within a Change Mental Health Care Inspectorate registered service.
The role includes developing the Mental Health Support Project within Justice Social Work, with responsibilities such as:
1. Partnering with referred individuals and Justice Social Work teams to ensure safety and engagement.
2. Supporting referred individuals by working with Locality Managers and Justice Social Work Case Managers to develop and review individual plans, ensuring outcomes are met.
3. Maintaining ongoing review systems in collaboration with case managers.
4. Following relevant partnership policies and procedures.
5. Building supportive relationships that encourage responsibility, decision-making, and self-management.
6. Connecting individuals to Change Mental Health services or other community resources as appropriate.
7. Compiling information and preparing reports for agencies.
8. Completing feedback and evaluation reports on time.
We are committed to flexible working arrangements that benefit individuals and our organization, and we are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact through Change Mental Health and believe your profile matches this role, we encourage you to apply.
Apply via our BreatheHR portal by submitting your CV and cover letter by 2nd May 2025. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability, please specify any needs in the relevant section of the application. The closing date may be earlier or later than stated, so we advise applying promptly.
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