1 x 12 month Fixed Term Full Time and
1 x Full time Permanent available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Traumatic Stress Service (LSCTSS).
Based in Chorley, the service provides a specialist assessment and treatment for individuals who experience a significant range of distressing symptoms following an event(s) which they have found to be traumatic.
A key part of this role is working with clients who are on the treatment waiting list and to provide them with the psychological skills to help manage and alleviate their distress. These structured preparatory interventions are delivered either online or face-face.
If you have a special interest in trauma and are passionate about supporting others to enhance their emotional wellbeing then please do apply.
The post-holder will work in a defined area of health and social care. This may be acute healthcare, mental health and / or community mental health. The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and of different ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
