Wigan Crisis Space is a collaborative approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support from late afternoon into the evening. It provides a safe space for people who are experiencing mental distress or who feel that they are going through a personal crisis.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

Our service staff will offer low level calming interventions and one to one support to identify the cause of the emotional distress and to put in place a plan including signposting and referring on to other organisations and services.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Develop trusting relationships and provide short term one to one appointments, offering practical and emotion support to individuals accessing the Wigan Crisis Space. 
• Carry out initial ‘getting to know’ you conversations and work with individuals to plan their support and achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them and support recovery from crises.
•  To have knowledge of, develop relationships with and keep up to date with local services and organisations which can offer support in relation to developing positive wellbeing. 
• Ensure regular and robust case recording and risk management in line with Quality Standards. 
• Complete outward referrals to ensure people accessing the Wigan Crisis Space have the appropriate support networks around them. 
• Support and facilitate group activities that promote wellbeing and recovery as part of our prevention agenda.

We are looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living and a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes. You will work within the team to prototype new ways of supporting individuals, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team by sharing learning and by listening and responding to feedback from people who use the service.