Ref: NWM/593

Hours: Part Time 18 hours per week

Starting Salary: £24,891 per annum rising to £25,691 following successful 6 month probation.

Shift pattern to be confirmed: x3 days 6PM - 12PM/Midnight

• The service operates 7 day per week, 365 days per year, there will be a requirement to work bank holidays and over the Christmas period on a rota basis. Employees will receive a double pay rate if working bank holidays, in addition you will receive an unsociable hours uplift 20% of employee single hourly rate when covering shifts between 10PM - 12AM/ midnight).
  
  

Location: REST Norwich, Churchman House, 71 Bethel Street, Norwich NR1 1NR

The ServiceREST Norwich Hub is an exciting service at the heart of the community. We provide support to people in need of mental health support and signposting.

The Evening Sanctuary provides 1-1 support for people experiencing mental health crisis as an alternative to attendance within Accident and Emergency. The service accepts referrals from police, ambulance and 111 option 2 health care professionals’ line. The Evening Sanctuary can only be accessed via a referral.

The Evening Sanctuary is a dynamic, psychologically informed environment which operates a strong focus on recovery focused, person centered support. We strive to empower people to stay well in their community and at home to ensure that no one faces their mental health challenges alone.

What We Are Looking For

- Experience of working with a diverse group of people.

• Experience of working within mental health support – specifically out of hours services.
• Experience of working within a recovery focused person-centred way with someone in crisis.
• Experience of safety planning and creating achievable safety plans for people accessing support.
• Experience of liaising with a variety of support services including police and ambulance teams.
  
  

Should you wish to have a friendly and informal chat about the role, please contact Murray - REST Hub Manager: murray.cresswell@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Please click on the following link to view the job description and person specification: JD Intensive Crisis Worker Evening Sanctuary REST Norwich.docx.pdf

Please note, there is no formal closing date for this vacancy. We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as and when suitable candidates apply, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!

How to Apply*Candidates are required to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the “Apply for this job”. If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.

Norfolk and Waveney Minds Equity Statement

We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued. At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone passionate about mental health feels respected, valued, and supported.

Safeguarding Statement

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.

• When applying for the role, you must demonstrate that you meet the shortlisting criteria.