Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding new role where you can truly make a genuine difference to the residents of Derbyshire and the work of our people facing services?
Derbyshire Public Health in partnership with Derbyshire Mind are developing systemwide trauma informed knowledge and approaches across Derbyshire. We are supporting the development of trauma informed practices in our physical and mental health, social care, education, and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors.
Have you got a friendly approach, are self-motivated, with strong organisational and project design skills? Then we need you to help us develop our innovative new programme of work developing trauma informed knowledge across Derbyshire.
We are looking to recruit someone with a passion for improving mental health and wellbeing, experience of leading workforce development projects, strong administrative skills, and a can-do positive approach, to develop systemwide transformation.
Main duties of the job
We want to ensure that this new programme of work is underpinned by principles of collaboration and co-production with our VCSE sector in the county. We also want to make sure that the voice of those with lived experience informs all that we do. This role will take a focus in developing our knowledge and partnerships in these two areas as well as working on the wider TID programme.
The aim is:
To increase awareness, skills, and competencies around trauma informed practice of organisations, professionals, and volunteers
- To support mental wellbeing, health outcomes and the resilience of Derbyshire residents through the systemwide implementation of trauma informed knowledge and approaches
To support workforce wellbeing and effectiveness
(Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the full details).
If this sounds like the kind of role that gets you motivated, into which you would immerse your skills and personal attributes, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Derbyshire Mind is a local independent mental health charity within the
national Mind network. Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing
for people across Derby and Derbyshire. We provide a range of advocacy and
community mental wellbeing services designed to support people with mental
health problems as well as the wider population. We have over 50 years experience
of working locally, supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to maintain good
mental health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Derbyshire Public Health in partnership with Derbyshire Mind are developing systemwide trauma informed knowledge and approaches across Derbyshire. We are supporting the development of trauma informed practice in our physical and mental health, social care, education, VCSE sector. The aim is:
- To increase awareness, skills, and competencies around trauma informed practice of organisations, professionals, and volunteers
- To support mental wellbeing, health outcomes and the resilience of Derbyshire residents through the systemwide implementation of trauma informed knowledge and approaches
- To support workforce wellbeing and effectiveness
We want to ensure that this work is underpinned by principles of collaboration and co-production with our VCSE sector in the county. We also want to make sure that the voice of those with lived experience informs all that we do. This role will take a focus in developing our knowledge and partnerships in these two areas as well as working on the wider TID programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Derbyshire Public Health in partnership with Derbyshire Mind are developing systemwide trauma informed knowledge and approaches across Derbyshire. We are supporting the development of trauma informed practice in our physical and mental health, social care, education, VCSE sector. The aim is:
- To increase awareness, skills, and competencies around trauma informed practice of organisations, professionals, and volunteers
- To support mental wellbeing, health outcomes and the resilience of Derbyshire residents through the systemwide implementation of trauma informed knowledge and approaches
- To support workforce wellbeing and effectiveness
We want to ensure that this work is underpinned by principles of collaboration and co-production with our VCSE sector in the county. We also want to make sure that the voice of those with lived experience informs all that we do. This role will take a focus in developing our knowledge and partnerships in these two areas as well as working on the wider TID programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Empathetic and supportive
- Reliable and flexible, with a can-do attitude
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self-motivated
Ability to Work Flexibly
Essential
- Car driver and access to vehicle with ability to travel independently around Derbyshire.
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly in terms of working hours, days, and working location.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of working with the VCSE sector
- Proven experience in leading and managing projects
- Good level of experience of engaging with people across organisations within a project
- Experience of service/programme design
- Experience in mobilisation of a project/service within mental health or similar services
- Experience of working in an often-demanding environment
- Experience of report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation
- Experience of workforce development processes
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of co-production with people with lived experience
- Experience of managing a budget, ensuring it is on track, following financial procedures
- Experience of partnership working in service delivery in a leadership role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of services within the community which support community development, mental health, and wellbeing
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory authorities including NHS, social care and education
- Excellent planning, administrative and IT skills, including proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of data, analysis and monitoring systems
- Ability to deal with conflict and work with a solution focused approach
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations and ability to take appropriate action to manage risk
- Knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of co-production methods
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma and trauma informed practice
Other
Essential
- The following are required of all roles with Derbyshire Mind.
- However, you do not need to address these in your application:
- 1.Understanding of the need for confidentiality and where to set the boundaries for confidentiality
- 2.Be a role model of best practice and promote professional boundaries
- 3.Genuine interest in and commitment to Derbyshire Minds work and their work with Derbyshire County Councils Public Health department
- 4.Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- 5.Strong commitment to the involvement of people who use services, social inclusion, recovery and partnership working
- 6.Strong commitment to the values and ethos of Derbyshire Mind
- 7.Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational/service requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Empathetic and supportive
- Reliable and flexible, with a can-do attitude
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self-motivated
Ability to Work Flexibly
Essential
- Car driver and access to vehicle with ability to travel independently around Derbyshire.
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly in terms of working hours, days, and working location.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of working with the VCSE sector
- Proven experience in leading and managing projects
- Good level of experience of engaging with people across organisations within a project
- Experience of service/programme design
- Experience in mobilisation of a project/service within mental health or similar services
- Experience of working in an often-demanding environment
- Experience of report writing and data collection, analysis, and presentation
- Experience of workforce development processes
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of co-production with people with lived experience
- Experience of managing a budget, ensuring it is on track, following financial procedures
- Experience of partnership working in service delivery in a leadership role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Knowledge of services within the community which support community development, mental health, and wellbeing
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory authorities including NHS, social care and education
- Excellent planning, administrative and IT skills, including proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of data, analysis and monitoring systems
- Ability to deal with conflict and work with a solution focused approach
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations and ability to take appropriate action to manage risk
- Knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of co-production methods
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma and trauma informed practice
Other
Essential
- The following are required of all roles with Derbyshire Mind.
- However, you do not need to address these in your application:
- 1.Understanding of the need for confidentiality and where to set the boundaries for confidentiality
- 2.Be a role model of best practice and promote professional boundaries
- 3.Genuine interest in and commitment to Derbyshire Minds work and their work with Derbyshire County Councils Public Health department
- 4.Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- 5.Strong commitment to the involvement of people who use services, social inclusion, recovery and partnership working
- 6.Strong commitment to the values and ethos of Derbyshire Mind
- 7.Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational/service requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
