Psychosocial Practitioner

Job Description

Psychosocial Practitioner Flexible location (Supporting Central England) 14 Hours per week Fixed Term Contract until 15th May 2022 Salary Range: £38,012 - £42,735 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata for part-time hours) Could you provide psychosocialsupport to staff and volunteers of the British Red Cross across central EnglandWhat you will be doing As a Psychosocial Practitioner, you will provide support to our staff and volunteers who deliver services across central England. You will provide psychosocialsupport in the form of reflective practice, clinical supervision groups and one to one individual support during site visits. You will support our UK Operations services and work closely with staff and volunteers within our Refugee and Restoring Family Linksand Independent Living and Crisis Response teams. You will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and supporting the wellbeing needs of the workforce who, in turn support people in crisis. You will also deliver workshops and off-site support, whilstconsidering the preferences and requests of the local services wishes and the learning of the wider Psychosocial and Mental Health Team. Travel will be required across the geographic areas covered by the role holder. This may include making overnight stays.Service operational hours are 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday. We envisage the successful candidate working 2 days per week. They will be required to attend Psychosocial and Mental Health team meetings once per month. These meetings take place on a Thursdayor Friday. The successful candidate will initially work from home due to Covid-19 restrictions. This role might be for you if... You will have a relevant mental health qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Degree or other professional qualification) in a professionrelated to psychosocial support (e.g. Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy or Social Work) You will have proven post-qualification work experience (e.g. in-service development, voluntary or statutory sector, either in U.K. or overseas) You have experienceand professional expertise in trauma reactions, mental health issues and the management and negotiation of complex situations involving staff/volunteer welfareAbout the team... Supporting vulnerable people in crisis is at the heart of what we do. However,this doesnt just apply to people out with our organisation. We want to make sure that our workforce is fully supported when it comes to emotional wellbeing, so our people feel they are in a great position to help others. Its a complex and dynamic environmentto work in and you will be joining at an exciting but challenging time with a large amount of organisational change underway. You will be working closely with the Head of Psychosocial and Mental Health and operational colleagues to provide psychosocial supportwithin an organisation that has at its heart, a focus on supporting vulnerable people experiencing crisis.Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 30th June 2021, with Zoom interviews to follow soon after (currently scheduled for week commencingMonday 12th July 2021) Should you have any questions on this role please email us at quoting vacancy ID 2423We offer a wide range of staff benefits; these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) - pro rata for part-time roles Option to buy an extra5 days annual leave Up to 6% contributory pension Flexible working policyA little more about us.... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, toadjusting to life in a new country - were there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross,we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability,gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you tofeel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conductin place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you willbe subject to the organisations Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularlywork with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charityregistered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). Follow us on Twitter @RedCrossJobsUK and on Linkedin - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies. Connecting human kindness with human crisis