Reference number: 205
Responsible to: Complex Needs Housing Team Leader
Responsible for: Providing advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. These will be clients who are presenting to District and Borough councils as homeless and need intervention and support with their mental health.
Based: Letchworth Wellbeing Centre
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday – Friday)
Rate of pay: £24,000 – £25,000 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
In addition, this role will have a yearly staff retention bonus of up to £2106.
This payment is allocated at the discretion of HMN.
Closing date: Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 22nd April at 5pm.
Interview date: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Can you demonstrate our values;
Hope – We believe in potential, possibility and opportunity. We embrace a culture of curiosity and sustainability. We believe in choice, freedom, change and a better future for every person experiencing mental ill health.
Courage – We are determined, bold and unstoppable. We welcome transformation and innovation, advocate for improvement and influence change in Hertfordshire’s mental health system. We are resilient and speak loudly in the face of adversity and inequality, and we fight tirelessly for mental health.
Together – Coproduction is at the heart of our organisation. Together we share learning, build relationships and connect with others. We work in partnership with individuals, voluntary sector and statutory services, local organisations and companies, to generate new ideas and promote inclusion and diversity and a better understanding of mental health across our community.
Responsive – We are open and transparent. We take time to listen, to learn, to share and to act. We adjust to change, make timely decisions and are both respectful and inclusive.
Do you want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing? If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role. Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number and whether you have a driving license and access to a vehicle.
Please return applications to Rebecca Mullane (Services Manager – Dual Diagnosis Partnerships) at recruitment@hertfordshiremind.org
Role Description & Job Specifications
Interview date: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
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