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About the Role:
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced
Mental Health Crisis & Safeguarding Lead to join our team at Stepping Stones Supported Living.
In this role, you’ll support our services by helping staff respond to mental health incidents, creating safety plans, and working with professionals like social workers and crisis teams. You’ll also help make sure that people with complex needs get the right support in a safe and caring way.
Main Responsibilities:
- Help staff during mental health incidents (such as self-harm or suicidal thoughts)
- Work with mental health teams, social services, and emergency services
- Support safeguarding decisions and help with risk plans
- Create safety plans and tools to manage mental health risks
- Attend meetings with other professionals to plan care
- Help train and support staff to respond to mental health needs
- Lead on planning for new or high-risk placements
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Experience working in mental health crisis services (e.g. NHS, social care, charity sector)
- Good understanding of mental health law and safeguarding
- Able to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions
- Confident working with other professionals and services
- Experience supporting people with complex needs
- Strong written and communication skills
- Able to work independently and visit different sites
Desirable:
- Background in mental health (e.g. RMN, Social Worker, Psychology Practitioner)
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Experience supporting staff wellbeing
What We Offer:
- All travel expenses and mileage paid
- A chance to shape mental health practice across our services
- Supportive team and ongoing development
- Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
Please note: This is a leadership role focused on mental health and safeguarding support. It does not involve direct clinical care or carry CQC clinical responsibility.
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