Mental Health Team Leader - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

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Norwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

NWM/358

Mental Health Team Leader

What We Offer:

Part time 26.25 hours worked over (Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday / Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Working hours 10:30am - 6:30pm

Salary £24,874.50 per annum rising to £26,334.53 after completion of 6-month probation. (salary quoted is full for time hours, salary will be pro rata for part time hours)

Location:
REST Aylsham - NR11 6ER

The Service
REST is an acronym for Recover, Eat, Support, Talk. REST Hubs offer a safe space where individuals can feel confident and comfortable talking about their mental health needs. All REST Hubs are designed and laid out as a Psychological Information Environment while adopting a non-clinical approach.

Two services are delivered through the REST Hub namely:
Day Time Service & Evening Sanctuary. The Evening Sanctuary focuses on supporting individuals who are in crisis using various de-escalation methods and techniques. The team work closely with other NHS and Blue light services to help reduce hospitalisation where not required. Staff are provided adequate training to ensure they have the skill and knowledge to deliver an excellent, safe service. The Evening Sanctuary runs from 6:00pm - 12 midnight (7 days a week).

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experience Team Leader for our Day Time Team who is passionate about providing excellent service, leadership and committed to continuously development.

As a Team Leader, you will provide day-to-day support for staff on shift and ensure they understand and follow relevant procedures.

You will help individuals accessing the Day Hub to regain and refocus on their support networks while providing a safe place for them to regroup and recover.

Our Team Leaders are empathetic, open, accommodating and caring.

You will have experience of liaising with GP surgeries, NHS professionals, Councils and other statutory & non-statutory services to provide a holistic approach for individuals who seek mental health support.

The role is best suited for individuals who perceive themselves as calm, problem solvers, flexible and quick to learn.

Among Other Responsibilities You Will Be:

Support individuals, possibly presenting in crisis (presenting in a range of ways, including low mood, depressive symptoms, anxiety, mania, self-harming, and experiencing suicidal thoughts) to develop their own safety plan and coping strategies to navigate the crisis situation.

Support staff and provide guidance on problem solving different situations

Quickly establish appropriate, meaningful relationships with people referred to the REST Hub, supporting them to move out of immediate crisis.

Support the service manager and deputy manager to set-up and host team meetings, arrange hub activities and be the contact point for internal and external services looking to access the Hub.

If you have leadership experience or training, and a passion for supporting people experiencing mental ill health, then this could be the ideal role for you.

Should you wish to have a friendly and informal chat about the role, please call contact Paul Rowlands - Community Wellbeing Hub Manager

Interviews will take place face to face, date and location to be confirmed.

How To Apply

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£24,874.50-£26,334.53 per year

Expected hours: 26.25 per week

Benefits: