Hours: Full time 37.5
Salary: £28,684.50
Contract: Fixed term 23 Months
Location: Based in Worthing – although role covers West Sussex
West Sussex Mind Values:
Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable
Winner of National Mind Anti -Stigma Award 2021
Overview:
West Sussex Mind (WSX Mind) aims to raise awareness, increase understanding of and reduce stigma around mental health in communities in West Sussex. To be effective at this the charity understands that it needs to target resources and effort to reach groups and communities where support around this is most needed. Alongside this WSX Mind is also striving to reach individuals, groups and communities who may feel excluded and are not currently accessing existing mental health advice, information and support in an effective way.
This role will work alongside the Resettlement Team at West Sussex County Council to ensure that we are able to reach our target audience.
The role of Resettled Refugee Mental Health Support Worker will:
- Provide online and face-to-face one-to-one sessions with a recovery focus.
- Work closely with the Resettlement Team and attend group sessions to promote available mental health support services and deliver short workshops.
- Develop links with and work alongside other agencies supporting refugees and having appointments at their venues.
- Contribute towards the development of West Sussex Mind services to meet the needs of resettled refugees.
How to apply:
Please find below an application form, guidance notes and job description.
If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Adam Howell on adam.howell@westsussexmind.org to arrange this.
Closing date: Monday 27th January at 9am
Interview date: Friday 31st January
Please email completed applications to:recruitment@westsussexmind.org
Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
No agencies or CVs.
West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity and inclusion statement