Role: Mental Health Worker
Based: Hampshire (multiple locations)
Hours: Eastleigh, Winchester and New Forest OR Basingstoke, Hart & Rushmoor
Salary: GBP25750 - GBP26,383
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Essential: Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
Our client, a well-respected charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, is looking for a highly organised Domestic Abuse & Mental Health Worker to join their team. This charity operates across Hampshire and Portsmouth, providing crucial services to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse achieve safety and well-being. They are committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive support and advocacy.
Synopsis of duties:
* Provide support, advice, and assistance to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and mental health issues.
* Develop recovery-focused Support Plans and conduct safety and support planning and risk assessments.
* Offer advocacy and support around unhealthy behaviours and provide parenting and family support.
* Work closely with local Mental Health teams and other professionals to ensure a coordinated community response.
* Participate in the "Front Door Service" and High-Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) meetings on a rota basis.
* Maintain accurate records, write reports, and undertake administrative tasks.
* Participate in the on-call out-of-hours service rota.
Requirements:
* Proven experience working with clients with complex needs, including mental health
* Experience dealing with high-risk clients and providing support in stressful situations
* Advocacy experience and developing new services for individuals and families
* Understanding of domestic abuse issues and the needs of victims/survivors
* Awareness of partnership working, safeguarding, and confidentiality practices
* Knowledge of legal and housing issues affecting families escaping domestic abuse
* Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
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