Mental Health Care Navigator

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 Navigator, which is a brand-new role and a unique opportunity to shape change via the Community Mental Health programme. The main duties will include:

• Connecting people to community groups for practical and emotional advice and support.
• Identifying, implementing and evaluating risk management plans, to ensure that everyone receives a high-quality service.
• Establishing an alliance of organisations to give a holistic approach to support.
• Raising awareness of working in partnership to reduce pressure on statutory services and improve health outcomes.

The Person

We are looking for an empathetic, open minded and committed person to provide a person-centred approach and support people with mental health issues. In this role you will require excellent listening and communication skills and be both resilient and able to work well under pressure. You must also be proactive and have the ability to develop key relationships with an array of organisations in the local community.

Experience of working in a similar role would be advantageous, however we are also keen to speak to candidates who have experience of supporting people with their mental health in a voluntary capacity.

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

To register your interest or for further 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.