Description
An exciting opportunity for Crisis Recovery Workers has opened up at 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.
Crisis Recovery Workers
Hours: Part-time roles available
Salary: £28,631.00 per annum, FTE
Salary Scale Point: 19 (Including 1 point for anti-social hours)
Based in: Cambridge (With occasional travel to Peterborough)
About CPSL Mind
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.
The Sanctuary
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 part-time Crisis Recovery Workers to join our team!
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, breathing techniques.
* Supporting individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offering emotional and practical support and information to address these.
* Provide 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
Crisis Recovery Worker 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
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and you are able to meet the criteria detailed above, please apply!
Closing Date: 20th January 2025
Interviews: 27th & 28th January 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please
