Mental Health Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges on a long term basis? Do you thrive in a supportive and compassionate environment, where you can truly make a difference?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a driven person to join the charity’s Mental Health Team who can support members from the Gypsy and Traveller community across West Yorkshire
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: West Yorkshire/hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,412.50
Contract: 12 months in the first instance (subject to funding)
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: 6th February 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025
The Role
The role aims to support Gypsy and Traveller communities to improve health and wellbeing by provision of good quality and accessible information, signposting, short interventions, courses, volunteering and campaigns. The work will be co-designed and delivered with our community members and in partnership with a range of local services. It will embed principles such as the Making Every Contact Count and Asset Based Community Development to encourage community led change around health and wellbeing.
About You
With empathy and interpersonal and relationship building skills, you will have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful situations. You will be proficient in de-escalation techniques for effective crisis management.
You will have an awareness and understanding to manage the mental state of individuals and the ability to:
• Support individuals with mental illnesses and engage them with relevant services.
• Remain balanced and nonjudgmental while listening to individuals.
• Network and form good working connections with external services and partners across West Yorkshire.
• Use a computer, including proficiency in the use of word processing and data entry tools.
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
You may also have experience in areas such as Mental Health, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Support, Mental Health Care Worker, Mental Health Case, Mental Health and Wellbeing, PBS, Positive Behavioural Support. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
