JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
REPORTING TO: Centre Coordinator
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
CONTRACT TYPE: Full time permanent
LOCATION: Cork (Some travel may be required)
PURPOSE OF ROLE: Primarily to provide and support individual recovery
work to people affected by mental ill health. Recovery focused group
work will be required.
PURPOSE
* To promote the aims and objectives of Shine.
* Promote and model recovery ethos and values
* Empowering people to manage their mental health effectively
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work as part of the Shine Cork team
* Building trusting and non-judgemental relationships with users of
the service
* Listening and working with people on their journey using a range
of recovery approaches
* Support and encourage individuals formally and informally
* Engage in one to one and group work
* Developing personal knowledge and practice around mental health
work
* Maintaining up to date records of their work
* Participation in individual, team and organisational meetings
including trainings and supervision.
* Adherence to all Shine policies and procedures in conducting all
elements of your role e.g. Health and Safety, Financial governance,
Conduct, etc.
* Running and developing innovative mental health initiatives within
and external to the Shine centre
* Developing partnerships with external partners
* Undertake any such duties as requested by Shine
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
* An understanding and experience of working to the ethos of recovery
and person centredness
* Experience of working within a recovery and person-centred service
* Strong communication, listening and time management skills
* Openness to giving and receiving support as part of the role
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Recognised level 8 qualification in social care, community
development, psychology or similar
* Minimum of 2 years? experience working within mental health (not
including placement work)
* Training and/or personal development related to mental health and
recovery principles
* Proficient in Windows and Microsoft packages
* Understanding of complex impact of mental health on life
* Full clean drivers' licence
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Experience of working to a case management procedure and using IT
systems which support (Salesforce)
* Solution and Strength focused
* Calm manner, particularly when presented with distressing
situations
* Empathetic and non-judgemental
* Flexibility to work within a team and follow direction and lone
work with individuals on their recovery journey
* Facilitation skills/qualification
CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION: Application is by official Shine
Application form ONLY. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.?s) will not be
accepted. Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft Word or
PDF format to **Apply on the website**
In the e-mail subject line enter Cork CMHW.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: **Apply on the website** noon on Monday **Apply
on the website**th October **Apply on the website**
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON: Wednesday 3rd November **Apply on the
website** (successful applicants will be notified of interview by COB
on Friday **Apply on the website**nd October **Apply on the website**)
NOTE: Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, we will not
be able to reply to unsuccessful candidates. We thank you for your
interest and appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply
for the post on offer.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT: All offers of posts are subject to Garda
Vetting approval and completion of HSELand Children First E-learning
programme prior to commencement of employment.
Informal enquires can be made to Tian Herbert, Centre Coordinator,
**Apply on the website** **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
