- Salary £22,000 pa
- Location Blackpool, Lancashire, North West (On-site)
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Support Worker , Care Management
- Sectors Housing and Homelessness
- Job Reference : MHEO
Job Description
The Ashley Foundation is Blackpool’s largest homelessness charity and offers accommodation with support to vulnerable single homeless people. We are looking to appoint a Mental Health Empowerment Officer to provide support and information to our Blackpool hostel residents experiencing mental distress; to cultivate empowerment; to promote improved choice, and to increase residents' control over events. The post holder will also raise awareness and knowledge amongst other supported-housing professionals.
Ideally you will have experience of supporting people with mental health issues. You will be able to relate purposefully and communicate effectively with people experiencing mental distress in a range of settings and in a manner, and show sensitivity and understanding of their needs. In return we offer an opportunity to join our team of committed and enthusiastic staff, a competitive salary and good terms and conditions.
Closing date: Friday 18th May 2018 at 5pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.