Jobs at Healthy Minds
SAFESPACE PROJECT WORKERS: 2 posts available
We are seeking dynamic, experienced Project Workers for a pilot extension for our Safespace service.
Calderdale Safespace currently offers out-of-hours support at weekends for people in emotional distress with a view to reducing the number of people attending A&E or NHS mental health services – or not getting any support otherwise. We are extending Safespace opening to Monday and Wednesday evenings for a trial 3-month period.
This will be an exciting challenge for the right person. Alongside the existing Safespace team, you will be involved in developing and delivering extended opening hours in Safespace, responding to the immediate needs of people in emotional distress. These posts are temporary and will test out demand and approaches that may lead to longer-term provision.
Could this be you?
You will:
· Have experience of working in similar services, supporting people in emotional distress
· Have a solid understanding of statutory crisis services
· Have a good understanding of mental health recovery
· Work within a team consisting of project workers, volunteers and input from other services
· Think and work flexibly to find the best ways to meet people’s needs
There are two Project Worker posts available. These posts are offered on a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Hours: 10 hours per week: 5 hours per shift on Monday and Wednesday evenings (5-10pm).
Pay: £520 actual monthly gross salary for 10 hours per week + 5% employer’s pension contribution. (Based on NJC point 26 : £23,398 per annum gross, pro-rata)
Closing date for completed applications: noon on Monday 25th February 2019.
Interviews will be held during week beginning 4th March.
Safespace is funded by Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group.
We are seeking dynamic, experienced Project Workers for a pilot extension for our Safespace service.
Calderdale Safespace currently offers out-of-hours support at weekends for people in emotional distress with a view to reducing the number of people attending A&E or NHS mental health services – or not getting any support otherwise. We are extending Safespace opening to Monday and Wednesday evenings for a trial 3-month period.
This will be an exciting challenge for the right person. Alongside the existing Safespace team, you will be involved in developing and delivering extended opening hours in Safespace, responding to the immediate needs of people in emotional distress. These posts are temporary and will test out demand and approaches that may lead to longer-term provision.
Could this be you?
You will:
· Have experience of working in similar services, supporting people in emotional distress
· Have a solid understanding of statutory crisis services
· Have a good understanding of mental health recovery
· Work within a team consisting of project workers, volunteers and input from other services
· Think and work flexibly to find the best ways to meet people’s needs
There are two Project Worker posts available. These posts are offered on a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Hours: 10 hours per week: 5 hours per shift on Monday and Wednesday evenings (5-10pm).
Pay: £520 actual monthly gross salary for 10 hours per week + 5% employer’s pension contribution. (Based on NJC point 26 : £23,398 per annum gross, pro-rata)
Closing date for completed applications: noon on Monday 25th February 2019.
Interviews will be held during week beginning 4th March.
Safespace is funded by Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group.
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Your application should address all the essential criteria in the person specification to be shortlisted. We do not accept CVs. If you have questions that are not answered in the information, please call Kath or Jonny on 01422 345154 to discuss. |
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1: Monitoring form - this contains your personal details and is removed from your application until shortlisting is completed
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Return BOTH documents by email to jobs@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk by the closing date of noon on Monday 25th February 2019
Voluntary position on Healthy Minds' Committee:
Healthy Minds is seeking a new trustee to join its Board, who will take on the role of Chair of the Board as the current Chair is stepping down after a number of years.
Applicants will need to have a commitment to furthering the aims of the organisation, experience of committee work, a knowledge of mental health, and some awareness of the voluntary sector in Calderdale. You will receive training and induction, and the support of the outgoing Chair, the Board of Trustees, and the Chief Officer.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with a successful and respected charity and to help them move forward into the next decade. The time commitment is flexibly 8 hours a month, mainly in 2 hour blocks, and meetings take place evenings and daytimes. We are based in King St in central Halifax.
Please email Jen Fagan for an application pack and more information, faganjenny@aol.com or ring for an informal discussion on 07795035567. Please do NOT call this number for other jobs posted on this page.
The closing date is Monday 18th February.
Download the advert here
Applicants will need to have a commitment to furthering the aims of the organisation, experience of committee work, a knowledge of mental health, and some awareness of the voluntary sector in Calderdale. You will receive training and induction, and the support of the outgoing Chair, the Board of Trustees, and the Chief Officer.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with a successful and respected charity and to help them move forward into the next decade. The time commitment is flexibly 8 hours a month, mainly in 2 hour blocks, and meetings take place evenings and daytimes. We are based in King St in central Halifax.
Please email Jen Fagan for an application pack and more information, faganjenny@aol.com or ring for an informal discussion on 07795035567. Please do NOT call this number for other jobs posted on this page.
The closing date is Monday 18th February.
Download the advert here
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