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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a&nbsp;multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic.
You&nbsp;will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with&nbsp;acute mental health needs&nbsp;on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care.
Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.
As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Your Psychologist career at&nbsp;Potters Bar Clinic&nbsp;will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.
It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
For more information, please contact Sigal Spigel, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection">[email&nbsp;protected]</a> ; T: 01707 858 585
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Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills.
As a Psychologist you will be:
<ul>
 <li>Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT.</li>
 <li>Undertaking specialist assessments.</li>
 <li>Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions.</li>
 <li>Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.</li>
 <li>Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required.</li>
 <li>Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record.</li>
 <li>Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures.</li>
 <li>Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries.</li>
 <li>Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required</li>
 <li>Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;To be successful in this role, you'll need:
<ul type="disc">
 <li>Have BPS recognised psychology degrees</li>
 <li>Be HCPC registered</li>
 <li>Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice</li>
 <li>Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting</li>
 <li>Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential</li>
</ul>
Where you will be working:
Location:&nbsp;190 Barnet Road,&nbsp;Potters Bar,&nbsp;Hertfordshire,&nbsp;EN6 2SE
Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18. 
 
Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.
What you will get:
<ul>
 <li>Annual salary of £52,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week</li>
 <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!</li>
 <li>Free meals and parking</li>
 <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
 <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
 <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
 <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
 <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
 <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
A full job description and personal specification is available upon request.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
		
	
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Adult Wards - Potters Bar

Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic. You will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with acute mental health needs on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care. Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. Your Psychologist career at Potters Bar Clinic will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like. For more information, please contact Sigal Spigel, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Email: (email address removed) ; T: (phone number removed) Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills. As a Psychologist you will be: Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT. Undertaking specialist assessments. Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions. Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed. Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required. Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record. Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures. Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries. Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential Where you will be working: Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13-18. Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most. What you will get: Annual salary of £52,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. A full job description and personal specification is available upon request. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Please be aware that you must have a minimum of 12 months' post qualification experience in order to be considered for this post. RGN cannot be considered. Are you an experienced RMN wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced RMN from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. What you will be doing: As a qualified Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD), you will ensure children and young people in this specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Providing mentorship and support to team members Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided Skills and knowledge you will have: A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working: Location: Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield AL9 6NN Rhodes Wood Hospital is a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years. Each treatment programme is tailored to the needs of the young person. What you will get: Annual salary of up to £38,000 DoE The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure

Mental Health Nurse

Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic. You will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with acute mental health needs on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care. Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. Your Psychologist career at Potters Bar Clinic will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like. For more information, please contact Sigal Spigel, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Email: ; T: Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills. As a Psychologist you will be: <ul> <li>Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT.</li><li>Undertaking specialist assessments.</li><li>Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions.</li><li>Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.</li><li>Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required.</li><li>Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record.</li><li>Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures.</li><li>Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries.</li><li>Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required</li><li>Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work.</li></ul> To be successful in this role, you'll need: <ul> <li>Have BPS recognised psychology degrees</li><li>Be HCPC registered</li><li>Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice</li><li>Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting</li><li>Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential</li></ul> Where you will be working: Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13-18.Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most. What you will get: <ul> <li>Annual salary of £52,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!</li><li>Free meals and parking</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li><li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li><li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li><li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li></ul> There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. A full job description and personal specification is available upon request. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Crisis Café Support Worker (Bank) Reference: 308 Responsible to: Crisis Cafe Coordinator Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: 0 hours contract (Bank) Work pattern: Working on a 7-day rota, working 17:30pm - 01:30am Working Base(s): Hatfield About the Service Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are: <ul> <li>To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.</li> <li>To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.</li> <li>To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.</li> <li>To remain a source of independent support for all clients.</li> <li>To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.</li> </ul> At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff. About the Role Mental Healthcare Support Workers (Bank) are key members of staff delivering the Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a rota covering 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network s values throughout the crisis cafe and helpline provision. Working closely with other staff (bank staff, volunteers), coordinators, team leaders and Crisis manager to ensure services are of the highest quality and support the continued growth and development of the service. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery. Whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health crisis support. We offer: <ul> <li>Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)</li> <li>An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.</li> <li>Ongoing training relevant to your role.</li> <li>An Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.</li> </ul> Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025 Interviews to be held week of 10th November 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications. N.B. Please quote reference number 308 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.

Mental Health Support Worker (Bank) - Crisis Café & Helpline

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Crisis Café Support Worker Reference: 307 Responsible to: Crisis Cafe Coordinator Salary: From £24,336 Per Annum (pro rata for part time hours) Hours: Full-time 37.5hrs (Part-time hours considered starting from 15hrs) Work pattern: Working on a 7-day rota, working 17:30pm - 01:30am. Working Base(s): Ware (expectation to travel across Hertfordshire where necessary: Stevenage, Watford and Hatfield - mileage paid when not working at home base) About the Service Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are: <ul> <li>To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.</li> <li>To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.</li> <li>To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.</li> <li>To remain a source of independent support for all clients.</li> <li>To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.</li> </ul> At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff. About the Role Mental Healthcare Support Workers are key members of staff delivering the Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a rota covering 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network s values throughout the crisis cafe and helpline provision. Working closely with other staff (bank staff, volunteers), coordinators, team leaders and Crisis manager to ensure services are of the highest quality and support the continued growth and development of the service. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery. Whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health crisis support. We offer: <ul> <li>Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)</li> <li>An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.</li> <li>Ongoing training relevant to your role.</li> <li>An Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.</li> </ul> Closing date for applications is 26th October 2025 Interviews to be held week of 3rd November 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications. N.B. Please quote reference number 307 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.

Mental Health Support Worker (Crisis Café and Helpline)

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Crisis House Support Worker Reference: 306 Responsible to: Crisis House Coordinator Based: Crisis House Hemel Hempstead Salary: £24,366 per annum, pro rata for part time (First salary review after successful probation completion) Hours: Full time 37.5 hours (Part-time considered) Working days: Shifts available covering 7-day rota, Early: 7am-3pm, Late: 2pm-10pm Nights: 9pm-8am Contract: Permanent About the Service Our Nightlight Crisis House offers a safe, homely, and welcoming space for anyone feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis. The Crisis Centre and rest of Nightlight Services (Café s, Helpline, Daylight provision) is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis cafes and 24/7 Crisis Centre. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our diverse team, you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery. The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network s (HMN) Nightlight Mental health Crisis House are: <ul> <li>To endeavour to improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of people experiencing a mental health crisis across Hertfordshire.</li> <li>To provide 24/7 support for individuals experiencing mental health crisis in a safe and non-judgemental environment.</li> <li>To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing clear and effective pathways to other services provided by HMN and other third party and/or statutory providers.</li> <li>To remain a source of independent support for all Service Users.</li> <li>To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis, employing a person-centred approach in order to enable better outcomes for those in need as to reduce the demand on statutory Crisis and Emergency services.</li> </ul> About the Role As a Crisis House Support Worker you willbe a key member of staff supporting the delivery of the Nightlight mental health Crisis Service. You will take part in a rota which covers a 24/7 hour service, 365 days a year. Drawing upon your own lived and/or professional experience (where applicable,) in order to provide a mix of face-to-face, therapeutic and holistic support for those accessing overnight provision. You will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network s values throughout the provision. We offer: <ul> <li>Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)</li> <li>An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.</li> <li>Ongoing training relevant to your role.</li> <li>An Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.</li> </ul> Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. Interviews to be held week of 10th November 2025 N.B. Please quote reference number 306 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. No agencies please.

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