A career in community mental
health may be for you.
This page gives examples of some of the things that you’d do if working in Mental Health.
- Supporting those experiencing poor mental health in their local communities.
- Working with local community services
- Supporting those with mental health in their own homes
- Supporting people with their physical health
- The idea of being flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
- Being flexible in your approach to service user needs and community requirements
- Building patience, trust and rapport with service users
- Offering support and two way communication
- Working with families and carers
- Helping those experiencing mental health take back control of their lives
- Supporting people in crisis
- Being non-judgemental and helping people find their own way
- Sharing your lived experience of living with mental health and mental health services
- Supporting service users and patient overcome barriers to accessing services
- Helping service users on their journey in a supportive way
- Helping people access information and support relating to benefits, housing, employment and service provision