Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service CSS) Reference: 360 Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum, pro rata Hours: Part-time, 25 hours a week Contract: Permanent Working base: St Albans Wellbeing Centre/St Albans food bank centres About the Service St Albans and District Foodbank is an independent charity within the Trussell network, operating nine foodbank centres across the district alongside a central warehouse and home delivery service. Over recent years, the Foodbank has developed a More Than a Foodbank model, recognising that food insecurity rarely exists in isolation and that many people accessing support are also experiencing poor mental health, debt, housing insecurity, social isolation and wider practical challenges. Alongside emergency food provision, the Foodbank has developed strong partnership working with Citizens Advice St Albans District, local mental health organisations, statutory services and community groups to create a more joined-up and person-centred support model. The Reaching Communities partnership between St Albans and District Foodbank, Citizens Advice and Hertfordshire Mind Network aims to ..... full job details .....