Dbi Case Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a a Case Worker to join our Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) on a 12-month contract (maternity cover).
This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role.
A Distress Brief Intervention is a time limited and supportive problem-solving contact with an individual in distress. Distress is defined as ‘an emotional pain for which the person sought, or was referred for, help and which does not require (further) emergency service response’.
You will provide support focused on active, empathic listening, helping the person to problem solve and to link into services and other local support resources. You will help co-produce a crisis plan, relapse prevention and other self-management tools in partnership with the individual, then support the individual through this. You will support the individual to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence to withstand future life challenges, whilst maintaining good mental health and wellbeing.
To be successful in this role you will need to be self-motivated, with a good up to date knowledge of the issues affecting people in the community, have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively manage and organize your own caseload.
The service will be open across evening and weekends as well as daytime hours with a rota in place. This is an agile working post, encompassing remote working from home and supporting people in community settings.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
A detailed knowledge of the effects of stigma and discrimination
Strong interpersonal skills
The ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage a caseload
Good IT skills
Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as both part of a team and independently
Have knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, financial inclusion or substance misuse
Previous work experience is not essential and applications from people who have lived experience of mental health issues are encouraged.
This role is remote working with some face-to-face working with clients and some work with Primary Care Network’s in the southeast of Northumberland, so it would be desirable if you have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, but this is not essential.
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
Enhanced pension
Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.