Mid and North East Essex Mind – mental health evening support worker - Chelmsford

Mid and North East Essex Mind seek a mental health support worker to support people in mental health crisis. 

What you'll do

In this role you'll:

• Give emotional and practical support to people experiencing mental health crisis, helping them feel safe, heard and supported during difficult times.
• Use active listening, de-escalation and wellbeing techniques to help people manage distress, build coping strategies and improve their wellbeing.
• Help people access the right support by assessing needs, making referrals and connecting individuals with services and community resources. 

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people through emotionally challenging situations or mental health crises. 
• Brings excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to remain calm and compassionate under pressure.
• Is committed to inclusive, person centred support and can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. 

How to apply

For more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us, click apply now at the top of this page. This will take you through to the Mid and North East Essex MIND website.