Wakefield Safe Space Team Leader Wakefield, England
Job description
NJC Scale Points 23-25, starting at £30,151 pa / pro rata
22.5 hours per week
This role is fixed term for up to 2 years, with the possibility of extension
The aim of the Wakefield Safe Space is to divert people, who would be better supported elsewhere, away from Accident and Emergency (A&E) and other crisis services in Wakefield District. The project will be delivered in partnership with Spectrum People and GASPED.
The Wakefield Safe Space is open 6 evenings a week between the hours of 6pm – 12am. The service provides a non-clinical setting to support 12 individuals at a time to access support in a crisis, as an alternative to A&E. The post holder will support people in acute distress, including 1-2-1 support, support planning and liaising with local services.
We wish to recruit someone with personal experience of mental distress, and substantial experience of supporting people in crisis, including working with people at risk of suicide and self harm, and supporting people from BME and LGBTQ+ communities.
If you would like to know more about this role, we will be holding an online information session on Wednesday 15 March at 1.00pm – 3.00pm.
To attend please email [email protected], for more details.
If cannot attend the information session, but would like more information, please contact [email protected]or [email protected]
As an employee of Touchstone, all successful applicants continually benefit from the following:
- · Personal wellbeing budget
- · 28 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 2 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- · Agile working policy
- · Cycle to work scheme
- · Access to counselling and 24/7 confidential staff Mindful Employer helpline
- · Health and wellbeing and fun organisational staff away days
- · Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
- · A full range of staff and peer support networks
- · Excellent staff engagement
- · Lots of learning and development opportunities
Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBTQ+ communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.touchstonesupport.org.uk or by e-mailing [email protected].
Applications can be obtained at https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/vacancy-wakefield-safe-space-team-leader-4/
Please note no CVS will be accepted.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From £30,151.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/03/2023
