Mental Health Advisor X2 - Greenwich, United Kingdom - Royal Borough of Greenwich

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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Greenwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Mental Health Advisor x2:

- £28,949 per year

37.5 hours per week
Permanent contract
Based in Royal Borough of Greenwich
Hybrid working considered in line with policy

South East London Mind are working in partnership with Bridge Support and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the
Greenwich Mental Health
Hub.

This will form part of the new transformation of mental health services in the Royal Borough of Greenwich under the NHS Long Term Plan.

The service will bring together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.

The integrated team will provide support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care and community mental health setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for two
Mental Health Advisors with experience of working within mental health services including supporting prevention, recovery and self-management.

Applicants should have experience of completing assessments, managing a diverse caseload, working in a busy work environment, and possess effective skills in communication.

An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.

The role will involve:

Management of a diverse caseload
Providing recoveryorientated individual and groupbased support to adults with mental health problems
Collaborative working with all partners involved in the Greenwich Mental Health Hub
Undertaking holistic needs and risk assessments
Commitment to regular training and supervision
Effective contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the service

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date:
Sunday 3rd March (11:59pm)

Likely interview date:
Week beginning 11th March

About SEL Mind

We are a local Mind with a diverse workforce of over 400 staff and volunteers, working to support people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

Read about the benefits of working for us.

About Bridge Support

Bridge Support is the main service provider for mental health in the Royal Borough of Greenwich with a current workforce of over 200 staff.

They work with several strategically selected partners to support people with long-term mental health problems by providing the framework needed to work towards independent living.