The purpose of the role is to develop services for people with Mental Health conditions. The Health Team consists of a Mental Health & Well-being Coordinator, a Mental Health Support Worker and two Link Workers.

• To identify the range of Mental Health conditions experienced by members of the community served by the Centre and develop services to meet these needs.
• To introduce arts-based therapies to these services.
• To ensure that these services meet the needs of a diverse and multicultural community and actively combat the effects of poverty and disadvantage.
• To develop positive, enabling and collaborative relationships with users of the centre and staff.
• To develop support plans with users and monitor progress.
• To assess levels of risk and agree risk management plans.
• To liaise with the Advice Team to ensure users are getting benefit entitlements
• To liaise with other services appropriate to user’s needs.
• To keep records and produce reports required by the Centre Manager and Funders.
• To provide training to colleagues aimed at increasing their awareness of mental health issues.
• To attend team meetings and staff meetings and take part in supervision.
• To attend training as appropriate.
• To comply with the centre’s Policies including the Confidentiality Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

A DBS check will be required and this will be carried out at start-up

The role is for 18 hours a week, worked flexibly.

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