ABOUT US

Nottinghamshire Mind works to support and represent people with mental health illnesses living across the county. We tackle stigma and discrimination head-on. We support our service-users to live safe, purposeful and fulfilled lives in our communities. We believe in their recovery and are hopeful about their future. Working together with National Mind we will not give up until everyone in our community gets the respect and help that they need

THE ROLE:

• Listening to individuals will be a key aspect of the role and involves focusing, observing, understanding, and responding with empathy, genuineness, respect, acceptance, non-judgment, and sensitivity.
• Assist individuals through appropriate person-centred interventions to be able to address and help with any mental health issues clients are experiencing.
• As an intervention worker, you will be working closely with individuals who are experiencing mental health issues and/or episodes of psychological/emotional distress.
• To offer support, information and guidance to people who use the Crisis Sanctuaries drop in service.
• Signposting of specialist local services to clients, actively listening to their needs and suggesting appropriate support
• Liaising with colleagues to arrange and organise programme resources and activities.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping in line with requirements of the service.
• Positive and professional working relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Self-Development
Health and Safety
Service Development