Staying Put - Mental Health Wellbeing Advocate

With over 25 years' experience of providing support to men, women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence in the Bradford area, we put our clients at the heart of what we do and are continually striving to make the survivors experience the very best it can be whilst accessing our services. Our team of committed and dedicated colleagues work with passion and integrity to deliver a holistic package of integrated support in our fast-changing environment. Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate (maternity cover) Are you looking for a rewarding role that allows you to support vulnerable clients who are fleeing domestic abuse? About the role As a Mental Health Advocate, you will be supporting individuals in the accommodation service, offering a trauma informed and solution focused approach to your work. You will use your skills and experience in this specialist role to support colleagues through collaborative work and create pathways of support for some of our most vulnerable clients. In this challenging but very rewarding role, you will work with clients and specialist services to ensure the client's individual needs are recognised and met appropriately, create and deliver sessions focused on wellbeing to help reduce risk of further harm and help clients feel more empowered and safe. This post is district wide where you will be working with accommodation clients in our refuges and dispersed properties.

You will have a minimum 1 years' experience of working within mental health services or with clients where mental health and wellbeing was the predominant need. A recognised qualification in mental health is desirable but not essential. You will have experience of assessing needs and creating packages of support for clients with multiple/complex needs. You will have a can-do attitude and the passion and drive to help people gain confidence in their daily lives and feel empowered. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a patient and friendly approach. You will be able to work on you own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external agencies. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and have a driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.

Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a 'one system approach' to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, £27,554-£28,735 FTE, depending on qualifications. 12-month maternity cover., We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team. Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued. We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Day off for your birthday in addition to the annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare plan on completion of probation
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Free on-site parking at most sites
• Welfare and wellbeing policies
• Clinical supervision with external providers