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The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Rape Crisis South London) is looking for a committed, professional and skilled Helpline Support worker to provide high quality emotional support, information and signposting in our Support Line team.
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is a partnership between Rape Crisis England and Wales, the Rape and Sexual Abuse support Centre (RASASC - Rape Crisis South London) and two other Rape Crisis Centres (ARCH Teesside and Lincolnshire Rape Crisis). The post-holder for this role is employed by RASASC (Rape Crisis South London).
The post-holder will provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors of any form of sexual violence, of any gender, aged 16 and upwards, and their supporters via phone calls and chats. Helpline Support Workers also provide support to colleagues and volunteers as part of their daily duties. Helpline Support workers have experience of either providing emotional support on a telephone helpline or experience providing support to survivors of sexual violence. You will also need to have good knowledge and understanding of the impact of sexual violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY IN BIRMINGHAM?
Birmingham Mind is recruiting for the following exciting and rewarding position:
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Worker
Erdington, Birmingham
£21,531
Part-time role of 30 hours per week (£17,225 pro rata) available.
The Crisis Intervention Worker will be working closely with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or episodes of psychological / emotional distress. The main purpose of the role is to assist individuals through appropriate person-centred interventions to be able to address and help de-escalate their immediate crisis experience.
Listening to individuals in a crisis will be a key aspect of your role and involves focusing, observing, understanding, and responding with empathy, genuineness, respect, acceptance, non-judgment, and sensitivity.
About you:
Our client is looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience;
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Previous experience working in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
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Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants that can lead to poor mental health.
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A good working knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation.
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Extensive knowledge of the local community within which you are working.
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Excellent communication and team working skills and the ability to effectively utilise the technology available.
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Good knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekend shift patterns.
The Talking Space Service operates from 5pm to 11pm seven days a week throughout the year. Employees will work on a rota basis in their Erdington location.
Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People.
They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28 April 2024
Interviews to take place: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 May 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a refuge worker within a refuge service, supporting women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Your responsibilities will include supporting and advocating for women and children, taking part in the on-call rota, managing day to day running of the refuge; health & safety, safeguarding and supporting the service and deputy manager.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a refuge worker within a refuge service, supporting women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Your responsibilities will include supporting and advocating for women and children, taking part in the on-call rota, managing day to day running of the refuge; health & safety, safeguarding and supporting the service and deputy manager.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Settle and Thrive helps people who've been held back to build the lives they want. You’ll help former roughsleepers, newly housed, plan for the future, uncovering their strenghts and passions. You’ll help them make connections to others and grow networks that strengthen, bring opportunity and help them take charge of their lives. You will work alongside a friendly, vibrant small team to support people to be safe, be well, keep their accommodation and achieve their dreams.
We are looking for a creative individual who can develop people affected by homelessness turn their lives around.
Benefits include
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25 days annual leave + 12 bank holidays
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Flexible working
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Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
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Employee Assistance Scheme
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A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential.
Interviews on the 8th and 9th of May
We have funding guaranteed for 12 months with the hope of more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.