Bank Night Mental Health Helpline Operator
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.31 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Ripley, DE5 |
| Company: | People Potential Possibilities |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EJ/CS/78C |
Summary
Our Charity
P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.
We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
The Role
Job Title: Bank Night Mental Health Helpline Operator
Hours: Casual, as and when required
Shift Pattern: Casual, as and when required
P3 is working in conjunction with the NHS, Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group and the Police and Crime Commissioner to provide non-clinical support to the Derbyshire and Derby City Mental Health Urgent Care Hub. Triage workers will be employed to answer calls from members of the public who have concerns around their mental health.
Training will be given to ensure staff are equipped with the skills to ensure that the calls are managed effectively with a focus on accessing available community resources to help manage their mental wellbeing, avoiding a clinical intervention where possible.
As a Bank Mental Health Helpline Operator you will provide telephone support services to people using helpline services with the objective of preventing escalation to a clinical mental health intervention. Bank Helpline Operators will be the first point of contact within the mental health helpline.
The role includes greeting callers, establishing rapport, and assessing the level of risk and need, providing advice and guidance to the callers exploring practical solutions utilising community resources where possible. Follow up support will also be provided on a planned non-crisis basis.
What We Offer
In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package on completion of the probation review:
· 27 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
· Pension Scheme
· Paycare Employee Assistance Programme
· Excellent Training Opportunities
· Flexible Working Options Available
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.
P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination