Background
North Staffs Mind has offered mental health support services for nearly 50 years. Over the years we have continued to be innovative and responsive and have developed our services to meet the demands of the local mental health landscape. As a result, we have now merged with Cheshire Mind and are excited to be able to develop a new service in Cheshire East, as we look to widen our geographical reach in order to support even more local people.
We will be working on the Cheshire East Care Navigation Service which aims to make it easier for people with severe mental illness (SMI) to access nonclinical support to foster recovery in local communities. We want to ensure that everyone can access the right support, at the right time, from the right person.
The post holder will work with clients presenting with moderate to severe mental illness as they navigate community support to aid their recovery. Clients will often be referred to the service following a hospital discharge.
We offer a relaxed and friendly working environment and continually expand the CPD offer for our team.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide assistance and support to individuals experiencing/recovering from severe mental illness or mental health challenges, through 1:1 support, drop-in sessions, signposting and psycho-educational workshops.
The primary objective it to empower clients, promote independence and have a positive impact on their overall wellbeing. The postholder will show empathy, patience and a good understanding of mental health issues and the impact this can have in a person’s life.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information.
The role is for a fixed term of 3 years.
To apply, please complete the application form and return to: employment@nsmind.org.uk
