Mid and North East Essex Mind - mental health hospital link worker 

Mid and North East Essex Mind seek a hospital link worker to support people in emotional distress. 

What you'll do

In this role you'll:

• Give immediate emotional support to people experiencing distress in a hospital setting, helping them feel heard, supported and understood. 
• Work alongside hospital teams to help deescalate challenging situations and connect people with the right mental health and community services.
• Support people to develop coping strategies and access local resources that can improve their wellbeing beyond their hospital visit. 

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with mental health needs or emotional distress in a health, social care or related setting.
• Can remain calm and compassionate in a fast faced environment while building positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Brings strong communication, safeguarding and record keeping skills, with a person centred approach to support. 

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.