About the Employer

Do you want to be part of an organisation that supports people with mental health issues? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team striving to break down barriers for those that need help and support, and want to be part of our mission to provide prevention, recover and support services in Hertfordshire to empower people to take control of their mental health? If the answer to all of these is yes, this charity wants to hear from you.

About the role
Job title: Mental Health Outreach Worker
Contracted hours: 37.5 hours (full time Monday- Friday 9-5pm)
Working base: Stevenage and North Herts
Reports to: Complex MDT Team Leader (multi-disciplinary team)
Flexibility required: Some evenings and/or weekends to attend events/meetings
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Salary: £22,500 – £23,500 per annum
(In addition, this role will have a staff retention bonus of up to £4,212 over two years. This payment is allocated at the discretion of the organisation, depending on performance and other factors. They aim to allocate the first payment at the end of the 6 month probationary period, subject to conditions.)

Background
This is a new 2-year pilot working as a multi-disciplinary team (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.

Key Responsibilities

  • To receive referrals from the housing teams for clients presenting with homelessness and other complex needs
  • To undertake initial contact with clients and complete a holistic needs assessment
  • To provide holistic support and advocacy services to clients
  • To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly
  • To liaise with other agencies to ensure that clients receive appropriate support and continue to remain engaged with the service
  • To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, drug and alcohol services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs
  • To embed a person centred recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the role
  • To proactively recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies.
  • To ensure that all person centred risk assessments and support plans are completed as appropriate.

    • Interested?

    Completed applications will be responded to as they come in, so if you are interested in this role please submit your completed application pack straight away.

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