Crisis Recovery Worker - Warrington & Halton
- NHS
- Part Time
- Warrington
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Crisis Recovery Worker to join our team working in Warrington and Halton (Runcorn and Widnes). In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in crisis, helping to assess their needs, provide emotional guidance, and promote mental health and wellbeing. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment with clients experiencing mental health challenges, contributing to a supportive team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Crisis Recovery Worker to join our team working in Warrington and Halton (Runcorn and Widnes). In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in crisis, helping to assess their needs, provide emotional guidance, and promote mental health and wellbeing. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment with clients experiencing mental health challenges, contributing to a supportive team, and working in partnership with local agencies and external networks.
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
Job responsibilities
Crisis Recovery Worker Hours: 18 hours per week Location: Warrington & Halton Shifts: 6pm - midnight. Two nights per week we work in Halton - Tuesday/ Wednesday and Thursday Runcorn (All staff must be able to travel to and from both venues) Salary: £12,771 - £14,101 per annum (£26,607 - £29,378 FTE) About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. About the role We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Crisis Recovery Worker to join our team working in Warrington and Halton (Runcorn and Widnes). In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in crisis, helping to assess their needs, provide emotional guidance, and promote mental health and wellbeing. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment with clients experiencing mental health challenges, contributing to a supportive team, and working in partnership with local agencies and external networks. About you You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people. You will have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include one to one engagement and facilitating group-based activities, sign posting and engaging people in mainstream provision. You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical and substance misuse would be an advantage for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role. It is essential that you hold a Health and Social Care level 2 or level 3 and be willing to develop further as the role requires. Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role. Please note this role is 7 days per week including weekends and bank holidays and the shifts are 6pm - midnight. Two nights per week we work in Halton (Tuesday - Wednesday and Thursday Runcorn) and all staff must be able to travel to and from both venues. Why Join Us? Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives. Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM. Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values-led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference. By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country. What we offer you
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, or
- equivalent subject, and be willing to complete an
- appropriate Level 3 qualification within 12 months
- of employment
Experience
Essential
- Have awareness of/lived experience and
- experience of working with people who have
- experienced mental health issues
- Experience of record keeping
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mental Health Matters
Address
Ribban Court, 20 Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG
Warrington
WA2 7NG
United Kingdom
