All Mind in Camden job descriptions may be subject to periodic review. The post holder will work across multiple sites in Camden. Mind in Camden Sylheti Mental Health Link Worker & Horticultural Group Development Worker Person Specification All areas in the person specification are essential unless stated otherwise Qualifications A mental health related qualification (desirable). Knowledge A good broad understanding of mental health issues. A good awareness of different models of understanding of mental health A good awareness of current issues in policy and practice in mental health. A good understanding of primary, secondary care and third sector mental health services. Thorough understanding of co-production and recovery principles. Thorough understanding of the principles of good customer service. Thorough understanding of good practice in person-centred client work and in group work. Thorough understanding of cultural understanding of mental health and in particular barriers facing the Sylheti speaking community in accessing support. Thorough understanding of equal opportunities with particular emphasis on how it applies to users of mental health services. An understanding of the principles of good partnership working. 11. An understanding of how to build and develop successful small projects or groups. 12. An understanding of how to develop culturally sensitive services. 13. A basic knowledge and understanding of gardening or horticulture. Experience Experience of 1:1 client work. Experience of organising and facilitating groups. Experience of community development work or similar. Experience of partnership work. At least two years of working or volunteering in mental health services. Experience of working alongside or supervising volunteers (desirable) Experience of gardening or similar. Skills & Abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong motivational and influencing skills. Bilingual: able to speak fluent English and Sylheti. An ability to facilitate groups. An ability to develop small projects or groups. An ability to participate in physical gardening work alongside service users. Ability to take responsibility for key clients. Ability to produce written materials to a high standard, including assessments and minutes of meetings. Ability to communicate constructively and professionally with service users, staff, colleagues and external agencies. Ability to plan and prioritise your own workload.
All Mind in Camden job descriptions may be subject to periodic review. The post holder will work across multiple sites in Camden. Mind in Camden Sylheti Mental Health Link Worker & Horticultural Group Development Worker Person Specification All areas in the person specification are essential unless stated otherwise Qualifications A mental health related qualification (desirable). Knowledge A good broad understanding of mental health issues. A good awareness of different models of understanding of mental health A good awareness of current issues in policy and practice in mental health. A good understanding of primary, secondary care and third sector mental health services. Thorough understanding of co-production and recovery principles. Thorough understanding of the principles of good customer service. Thorough understanding of good practice in person-centred client work and in group work. Thorough understanding of cultural understanding of mental health and in particular barriers facing the Sylheti speaking community in accessing support. Thorough understanding of equal opportunities with particular emphasis on how it applies to users of mental health services. An understanding of the principles of good partnership working. 11. An understanding of how to build and develop successful small projects or groups. 12. An understanding of how to develop culturally sensitive services. 13. A basic knowledge and understanding of gardening or horticulture. Experience Experience of 1:1 client work. Experience of organising and facilitating groups. Experience of community development work or similar. Experience of partnership work. At least two years of working or volunteering in mental health services. Experience of working alongside or supervising volunteers (desirable) Experience of gardening or similar. Skills & Abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong motivational and influencing skills. Bilingual: able to speak fluent English and Sylheti. An ability to facilitate groups. An ability to develop small projects or groups. An ability to participate in physical gardening work alongside service users. Ability to take responsibility for key clients. Ability to produce written materials to a high standard, including assessments and minutes of meetings. Ability to communicate constructively and professionally with service users, staff, colleagues and external agencies. Ability to plan and prioritise your own workload.