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Work for Safe Spaces

Make a positive difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in your community.

We are looking for a Crisis Support Workers and Relief Workers to join our award-winning Safe Spaces team at our Bradford Hub.

Find the Job Description and Person Specification for each role below. 

Find out more about the Safe Spaces service here.

Roles available now:

Crisis Support Worker - up to £13.14 per hour

Crisis Support Worker

You will be part of a team of Crisis Support Workers delivering mainly one-to-one support to clients over the telephone or face to face at our Bradford Hub.

You will report directly to a Team Leader and will support people to regain control over their lives and access further sources of support. The role is emotionally demanding due to the nature of distress experienced by clients.

As a Safe Spaces Crisis Support Worker, you will also have the opportunity to be part of our bank staff, offering ad-hoc relief cover for absence/annual leave.

Salary

£12.00 per hour with an increase to £13.14 per hour after successful completion of a 6-month probation period. 

Shift pattern

Please specify in your cover letter your shift preferences. 

  • Mondays 12:00 – 19:20 weekly (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break)
  • Thursday 16:00 – 23:20 weekly (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break)
  • Friday 16:00 – 23:20 alt weeks (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break)
  • Saturday 16:00 – 23:20 alt weeks (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break)

Who you are

This role will appeal to those who have an empathetic, non-judgmental approach, and who are passionate about supporting people to create positive changes in their lives. You will need to be confident working both independently and as part of a team, and will be passionate about supporting others.

What we offer

  • Base: 28 Manor Row, Kenburgh House, Central Bradford
  • Responsible to: Service Manager / Team Leader
  • Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata
  • Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
  • Probationary period: Six months
  • Closing Date: Open recruitment until positions are filled
  • Interview Date: Ongoing

 

How to apply

Read the job description and send your CV and equal opportunities form with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience to [email protected]

Crisis Support Worker job description

Equal opportunities monitoring form

Important

• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicant.

• Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

Relief Worker - up to £13.14 per hour

Relief Worker

You will be part of a team of Crisis Support Workers delivering mainly one-to-one support to clients over the telephone or face to face at one of our Bradford Hub. You will report directly to a Team Leader and will support people to regain control over their lives and access further sources of support. The role is emotionally demanding due to the nature of distress experienced by clients.

As a Safe Spaces Relief Worker, you will also have the opportunity to be part of our bank staff, offering ad-hoc relief cover for absence/annual leave.

Who you are

This role will appeal to those who have an empathetic, non-judgmental approach, and who are passionate about supporting people to create positive changes in their lives. You will need to be confident working both independently and as part of a team, and will be passionate about supporting others.

Shift pattern

All shifts in-person at Bradford Hub, please specify in your cover letter your shift preferences. 

  • 12:00 – 19:20 (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break)
  • 16:00 – 23:20 (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break)
  • 19:10 – 02:30 (6hrs 50 mins includes 30 min break) + night-time enhancement (£)

What we offer

  • Base: 28 Manor Row, Kenburgh House, Central Bradford
  • Salary: £12.00 per hour (£13.14 per hour on completion of a successful probation period)
  • Responsible to: Service Manager / Team Leader
  • Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata
  • Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
  • Probationary period: Six months
  • Closing Date: Open recruitment until positions are filled
  • Interview Date: Ongoing

 

How to apply

  • Read the job description

Relief Worker – Safe Spaces – Job Description

  • Send your CV and equal opportunities form with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience to [email protected]

Equal opportunities monitoring form

Important

• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicant.

• Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

Shanaz

Crisis Support Worker

I absolutely love working at Safe Spaces with colleagues who really care about the mental wellbeing of others.

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Kirandeep

Crisis Support Worker

Being a part of the Safe Spaces team is something I’m really proud of. I enjoy spending time with clients, giving them a chance to feel heard and supported and making a positive difference.

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Daisy

Team Leader

Working at Safe Spaces allows me to connect with people who are in deep distress with their mental health. This service gives a lifeline to those who really need it and I feel really grateful to be a part of it.

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