Mental Health Care Lead

Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Service (LCVS) works to improve the wellbeing of individuals and develop stronger communities across the city. This organisation works in partnership with other organisations, agencies and individuals, bringing resources together to positively impact the third sector.

The Community Mental Health programme aims to strengthen personal resilience and reduce health inequalities. It provides support to people who have mental health issues to enable them to re-connect and be actively involved with their local community. The programme will focus on improving health, physical activity, education, housing and financial stability.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Mental Health Care Lead, which is a brand-new role and a unique opportunity to shape support via the Community Mental Health programme. The main duties include:

• Delivering the community mental health programme in line with contract requirements.
• Identifying the needs of service users and being accountable for delivering a high-quality service.
• Increasing levels of engagement with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Implementing and managing co-working strategies within the multi- disciplinary approach.

The Person

As the Mental Health Care Lead you will have ideally worked in a similar role and have a strong awareness and understanding of the charity sector and mental health services.

We are looking for someone who has the commitment to reduce health inequalities and is pro-active in finding creative solutions to community issues. You will have the skills to connect with external organisations and building partnerships. You should be able to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way. It would be desirable to have experience of line management and leadership.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport.

Why LCVS?

LCVS adopt a flexible working environment. This hybrid role combines working in the local community, from the city centre office, which is a hub for Liverpool’s charity and voluntary activity, and the opportunity to work from home.

Apply here for your opportunity to join the friendly and supportive team at LCVS who are committed to an exceptional culture of equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policies and practice amongst employees, volunteers and service users.

To register your interest or for futher information contact Jen, Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.