To work within the Community MH Hub; be part of the multi- disciplinary team, line manage peer supporters; maintain a safe and welcoming environment over night at the hub, provide client support as required; contribute to the development of the community mental health hubs; contribute to the development of peer support and social prescribing services at York Mind, supporting the service manager with data collection and feedback for reporting. Liaising with key services like the police, crisis team and A+E services to support hub users overnight.
The Peer Support and Social Prescribing Team Leader sits within the peer support and social prescribing service, which forms a part of the wider adult services at York Mind. The service works within York Community Mental Health Hubs, which are part of the Transforming Our City project. This includes partners from the local authority, NHS and other voluntary sector organisations.
As a Night-time Team Leader, you would be the most senior member of staff in the hub overnight, and responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere during that time. You would also be responsible for supporting the Peer Support and Social Prescribing Manager with operational activities, gathering data and feedback for our reporting systems and supporting peer supporters to deliver high quality support to those who use the mental health hubs. It is important that you understand you will be working with people who may have serious mental illness. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary 24/7 Hub team to develop this new model for neighbourhood mental health support.
Location: Acomb | Organisation: York Mind
Salary: This is a salaried post of £28,500 pro rata with a 20% uplift for hours worked between 10pm and 6am. | Job type: Part time | Hours: We are recruiting 3 posts: 1x 36 hours (3x 12 hour shifts per week, 8pm - 8am) 2x 24 hours (2x 12 hour shifts per week, 8pm - 8am) Please let us know if you have a preference of hours within your application.
Benefits:
Hybrid working, Flexible working arrangements, Staff support, 25 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays), Generous pension contribution, A contribution to Professional Body membership fees (when essential to the role), working in a values based organisation.
Closing date: 07-10-2025
How to apply:
Please go to our webpage where you will find further information in the recruitment pack and the application form. https://www.yorkmind.org.uk/jobs1/
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mental health
peer support
Social Prescribing
Team Leader