B Sharp

2 days ago

Applications close on Friday!
We are currently seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to work alongside our B Sharp Music Leader to offer additional support to new parents attending two new B Sharp parent and baby music groups.
These new groups will launch January 2025 in Bridport: 1) is aimed at parents who are experiencing mental health conditions such as postnatal depression, low mood, and anxiety and 2) open-access parent and baby/toddler group for any new parent who would benefit from taking part in a social, supportive music group with their child.
We have funding to run the groups until end of October 2025 and the Mental Health Support Worker will play a key role in helping to identify and recruit new parents who would benefit from attending, and then offering practical and emotional well-being support to parents and babies during the sessions. You will also be responsible for registering participants, talking to them about their progress through the sessions, and identifying opportunities for sign-posting to relevant mental health support services in Dorset, as needed.
The role is being recruited on a freelance basis and will be required for 4-5 hours per week, during term time until the end of October 2025. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes working with babies, enjoys music making and who has experience working with adults with mental health issues; must have great communication skills and empathy, and a good understanding of Dorset Mental Health Support Services.
If this sounds like you, see the full job description and how to apply in our bio or go to:https://bsharp.org.uk/.../mental-health-support-worker...

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