Caseworker – Mental Health Project

Citizens Advice Rushmoor; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Advice Rushmoor is seeking a dedicated Caseworker for the Mental Health Project. This role focuses on providing crucial casework support to individuals with severe mental health challenges, working closely with partners to enhance recovery outcomes. Candidates should have relevant experience and an understanding of the barriers faced by those in mental health crises. The position offers a permanent contract and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in casework, especially with individuals facing barriers in mental health.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist casework for individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Collaborate with various partners to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Conduct assessments and provide tailored support to facilitate recovery.

Skills

Empathy

Casework

Communication

Education

Related qualifications in mental health

Job description

CLOSED – Caseworker – Mental Health Project

Salary:£25,556 to £28,822 pa (dependant on experience). Trainee applications welcome, with full training provided.

Location:Based at our Aldershot/Farnborough offices, with outreach as required.

Contract:Permanent Contract, starting immediately.

Working Pattern:To be agreed with successful applicant.

How to Apply:Please send a copy of your CV (no more than two pages) and a brief covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and why you are suited to the role (no more than one page), to [e-mail].

Deadline for application is 17:00 on Monday 5th May 2025.

Please note: Due to funding for this role, we must recruit as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we may close the advert early.

About the role

This post is to deliver specialist casework to those who face significant barriers to receiving support, such as those with severe and enduring mental ill-health. This role works predominantly on the Mental Health Project to achieve positive advice outcomes to support recovery for people with significant mental illness. The role works closely with professional and voluntary sector partners, as well as a committed and experienced team. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We’re Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme that supports employers to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people.

Citizens Advice Rushmoor is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2).

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