Mental Health Coordinator

at  Hertfordshire Police

Force
Hertfordshire Constabulary
HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Permanent
Contract Type
Full Time
Department
Safeguarding
Location
Titan Court Hatfield
Grade
A4
Salary
£29,874
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours / Week
37
Closing Date
04/10/2024, 23:55
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Mental Health and Policing Team (MHPT) within the Safeguarding command to join us as an A4 Mental Health Coordinator.
The MHPT is small team that has a number of key areas of responsibility in support of the constabularies strategic response to incidents in the community where mental health crisis is the central factor. We act as the conduit between Mental health services and police, we monitor and evaluate core data relating to mental health incidents so that trends and patterns can be identified, we coordinate the work between partner agencies and police and also hold the portfolio for partnership work around suicide prevention and suicide related bereavement support. In addition to this we also deliver bespoke training across the constabulary on a number of topics linked to the work above.
The work the team undertakes is demanding and requires the development of specialist knowledge and expertise but offers the ability to work in a field of policing that is incredibly rewarding and where you are making a positive difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of society.
Applications are being sought from internal and external applicants for an A4 Mental Health Coordinator.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary attributes to satisfy the entry requirements for this role. Please refer to the attached role profile below for guidance.
You will also need to provide details around your suitability for the role including skill set and experience, as well as what you will bring to the role as a Mental Health Co-ordinator.

Please note there is a maximum of 500 words per each of the 3 areas below

• We analyse critically
• We are collaborative
• Entry requirements and key responsibilities.

Following the paper application for this role, a competency based interview will take place, where you will be given an opportunity to talk through both how you have previous experience of your suitability for the role and what as the new Mental Health Co-ordinator you will look to bring to the role.
If you would like to discuss any of the above points in more detail, please contact DCI 2098 Michael Macbeth or DI 230 Scott Carter who can provide further information.

WHY WORK FOR HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY?

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DOWNLOAD AND STORE A COPY OF THE ROLE PROFILE AS THIS WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE ONCE THE ADVERT HAS CLOSED.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.