Overnight Mental Health Helpline Worker

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Overnight helpline worker providing telephone and text support for people experiencing urgent mental health concerns. Assessing risks, creating safety plans, and connecting callers with community services.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide telephone-based mental health support to callers of all ages across Dudley, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Walsall
  • Provide compassionate, person-centred support via telephone and text
  • Complete assessments and identify immediate support needs
  • Develop and review support and safety plans
  • Support callers to manage risks and build coping strategies
  • Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate community and statutory services
  • Work closely with colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies
  • Maintain accurate records and case notes
  • Contribute to a safe, high-quality and continuously improving service

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting people affected by mental ill health, or experience within a health, social care or support setting (paid or voluntary)
  • Ability to assess needs, identify risks and develop effective support plans
  • Strong understanding of mental health and recovery-focused support
  • QCF Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Care, Certificate in Community Mental Healthcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification
  • Excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to Rethink Mental Illness values and CARES behaviours
  • Enhanced DBS Check with Adults and Children
  • Ability to work overnight shifts, one full weekend every four weeks, bank holidays, and the Christmas/New Year rota
  • Work from home

Benefits:

  • Regular supervision
  • Debrief opportunities
  • Access to wellbeing support
  • Inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive