Safe Haven Practitioner (Mental Health)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hours: 14 hours per week ( 2 x seven hour shifts)
Salary: £11.91 per hour
Location: Redditch
Job Purpose:
Can you offer you a listening ear, support and information to help others manage through the difficult times?
The Safe Haven is based in Redditch town centre and provides emotional support to individuals who are experiencing high levels of mental health distress. Support is delivered both over the phone and face-to-face so practitioners must have the skills and ability to switch between both methods.
In addition to providing that safe space to talk, we work with individuals to create wellness plans that support them to identify triggers and coping mechanisms. We also provide tailored signposting information and onwards referrals where appropriate.
The Safe Haven operates Monday – Sunday 6:00pm – 1:00am 365 days of the year. Shifts are worked on a rolling rota basis across the 7 days of the week.
Further information about the Safe Haven can be found on our website.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date: Interviews are being arranged as suitable applications are received
The next step: Visit our website for more details: https://springfieldmind.org.uk/about-us/job-opportunities-at-sww-mind
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 per week
Salary: £11.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redditch: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- mental health: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Safe Haven Practitioner
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Safe Haven Practitioner (Mental Health) roles across South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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