Mental Health Outreach Worker

Recruiter
Herts Mind Network
Location
Watford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
20 May 2022
Closes
26 May 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for a Mental Health Outreach Worker to join our team.

Mental Health Outreach Worker
Responsible to: CNH Team Leader
Based: Can be flexible (one of our 7 wellbeing centres)
Working hours: Full or part time hours will be considered
Rate of pay: GBP23,000 - GBP24,000 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
In addition, this role will have a staff retention bonus of up to GBP4212 over two years.
This payment is allocated at the discretion of HMN, depending on performance and other factors. We will aim to allocate the first payment at the end of the 6 month probationary period subject to conditions.

This is a new 2-year pilot working as an MDT with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with individuals who are presenting as homeless and have a number of Complex Needs.

You will be 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.

Purpose of Post

To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
Embed a person centred recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the roles.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th of June by 5pm
Interview date: Interviews shall take place on Tuesday 14th of June 2022 at our Watford Wellbeing Centre

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.