Mental Health Recovery Worker

Social network you want to login/join with:Safe Haven is a mental health crisis intervention service which provides telephone, email, or face to face support and a “safe space” to adults with mental health diagnosis during evenings and weekends.Our aims are to understand why someone is at crisis point and work with them to take steps to reduce the crisis and reduce the need for emergency intervention.If you’re passionate about support individuals with mental health issues and are looking for a role where you will make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!JOB PURPOSETo be part of a team that supports clients in keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals.To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESTo assess the needs of each client, helping to develop their individual support plan to achieve their goalsTo produce and regularly review comprehensive client-based risk assessmentsTo signpost clients to partner agencies and additional services that provide support in the community to manage their mental healthTo support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed waysTo adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedureTo help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and proceduresTo provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)To work confidently and efficiently when lone workingTo maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPRTo maintain confidentialityTo represent the organisation in a professional mannerTo carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisationROLE REQUIREMENTSThis role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicleThis role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basisThis role will require you to work nights and/or weekendsThis role will require you to lone workESSENTIAL CRITERIAStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenClear verbal and written EnglishGood working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and WordConfident and assertive mannerAbility to self-motivate as you will work on your ownEffective team workingAbility to respond calmly to crisisDeal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situationsHave an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issuesDESIRABLE CRITERIAExperience of managing a caseload of clientsUnderstanding of Mental health first aidKnowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits systemUnderstanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based ..... full job details .....