Intensive Crisis Worker - Mental Health
NWM/711
Hours: Part Time 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week
Shifts: 8:00AM – 4:00PM / 3:30PM – 11:00PM (work pattern to be discussed during the interview)
This role operates on a two-week rota pattern, which includes weekend working
Salary: £25,390 per annum, the salary will be pro rata for part time hours
Contract: Fixed Term contract maternity cover until June 2027
Location: Short Stay Recovery House, Holly Tree House Norwich - NR5
The Service
The Short Stay Recovery House is a 24-hour service for people who have experienced, or are experiencing a mental health crisis but do not require a hospital admission.
The Role
You will provide crisis intervention and support to people who are experiencing a psychiatric and or psychosocial crisis but do not require a hospital admission.
Among Other Responsibilities You Will
- Support individuals in crisis (presenting in a range of ways, including low mood, depressed, anxious, mania, self-harming, and experiencing suicidal thoughts) to develop their own safety plan and coping strategies to navigate the crisis situation.
- Identify and respond to individuals who become a risk to themselves or others within this time period by working closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service. (CRHT)
- Liaise with the Service Manager when taking new referrals and be part of a full risk handover when accepting new people to the house
- Complete admissions and discharge paperwork including recovery plans
- Create and facilitate one to one's and group sessions for guests to aid in their recovery focusing on client-specific recovery goals
Closing date: This vacancy may close without prior notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Individual Interview Dates will be confirmed for interviews
How To Apply
*Candidates will be redirected to the Norfolk and Waveney Mind website to apply online.
Norfolk and Waveney Minds Equity Statement
*We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued. At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone passionate about mental health feels respected, valued, and supported.*
Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £25,390.00 per year
Work Location: In person
