About The Service
We are a small team based in Ty Canna Services, Canton, Cardiff providing a high quality community service to adults with mental health issues and enabling them move through recovery. Peer support is an important aspect of the service. Referrals are received from Cardiff Community Mental Health Teams and we work across the City. Following Initial Assessment we can provide 1:1 Outreach support and / or the opportunity to undertake a range of activities in community settings. The service requires flexibility / home- working and willingness to run online sessions.
About the job
We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Outreach Worker - Peer Support to join the team. We are looking for someone with lifetime experience of mental health issues who inspire hope in service users. You would have experience of using mental health services such as CMHT's. Prior experience as a service user rep on various forums would be an advantage. The successful person will work with people to help them work towards their goals, hopes and aspirations and move through recovery. The ability to work in collaboration with other services is required as well as the ability to signpost to key agencies. The post requires people to be able to work on their own initiative and also co-operatively with teams.
What We Are Looking For From You
We would like to hear from you if you are innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent communication and IT skills. Experience of working in the field of mental health provision is essential. Personal experience of working through recovery is required. Prior experience as a peer supporting vulnerable people is desirable. The successful person will also be organised, creative and excited at the opportunity to help people realise their potential and move forward with their lives.
You need to be calm under pressure, resilient and have a good understanding of individual needs.
We need you to be flexible in both working hours and location and that include occasional weekends and evenings. A full valid driving license and the use of a car is desirable.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safely and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact
Bethan Webb, bwebb@cardiff.gov.uk .
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
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• Employee Charter
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