Job summary
30 hours per week. MAIS supports adults with varying
complexities of mental health difficulties, helping with their journey towards
recovery, including personal development programmes, daily living activities,
managing their own condition, use of leisure, training/adult education and work
opportunities. The service delivers psycho-educational programmes and runs a
Horticultural Therapy Service (CROP).
The service delivers psycho-educational groups including
anxiety management, assertiveness & mindful approaches to stress and
depression. It also runs a Horticultural Therapy Service, works with Cornwall
College in delivering horticultural and art courses & with Plymouth Argyle
Community Trust delivering 'It's A Goal' (therapy group) and Equine assisted
therapy. Other partnership working with community-based agencies is also
pursued to meet clients personal recovery goals.
Referrals to MAIS come from a variety of sources including
primary & secondary care & outside agencies. Clients will be assessed
for suitability & in order to identify individual goals & the best
route(s) to achieving them.
Clients also benefit from a 'whole team' approach & may
move between the interventions offered as their needs change.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the
Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the MAIS team mainly in
community settings & at CROP (Horticultural Therapy Site) in supporting &
delivering therapeutic interventions to assist clients in their recovery. This
includes physical, educational, social & psychological interventions within
a client centred approach.
There is no strict time limit to people's engagement - it is
needs led with changing & diverse requirements; excellent communication
skills are essential, & the post holder will work in a way that forms
supportive & therapeutic relationships with clients on a 1-1 or group
basis.
Use of IT for record keeping, communication, microsoft 365
& training is essential.
The registered practitioners will carry responsibility for
clinical decision making.The post holder will also be expected to have face to face
contact and interventions without direct supervision of a Mental Health
Practitioner & this may involve contact with relatives, carers & other
agencies. Support workers within the team carry out interventions as part of
any relevant goal plans & record information accordingly.
Whilst this role will be involved in supporting the delivery
of groups, the post holder will also be required to work with individuals in
other settings, including their own home, community & when appropriate, cover
for colleagues in supporting/delivering other group programmes which are part
of the service provision. There is outdoor working involved in the role
& possible contact with horses.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in, support and maintain positive
interventions and planned activities to improve the quality of life and mental
health of the person using service.
To work under the direction of a Mental Health Practitioner
clinically, but at times without direct supervision.
To recognise and work within own boundaries of competence,
seeking advice from manager, supervisor and colleagues as required.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient /
client at all times.
To continue to update knowledge of mental health and
wellbeing skills relating to the requirements of the post and work carried out
with the clients.
To support people accessing the services, sharing knowledge
and expertise in relation to the interventions offered.
To facilitate both educational and therapeutic aspects of
recovery with people using the service.
To support partners working on site at CROP with clients
e.g. Cornwall College, and to ensure that good communication is maintained and
all goal plans for clients are compatible.
Maintain a person centred approach using recovery principles
and encourage each individual to be actively involved in their goal setting.
To support and help co-facilitate psychoeducational groups,
whilst developing knowledge and skills in this area, and to support clients on
an individual basis to help them attain their goals, as agreed within the team.
To communicate effectively with people using services taking
into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding
accordingly.
To offer emotional support, advice, information and
education where appropriate to people using services, carers and their family
including signposting them to other services when appropriate.
To communicate any changes in the persons presentation to
the team or appropriate professional in a timely manner.
To observe and act on both non-verbal and abnormal verbal
communication from individuals.
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and
evaluating interventions for and with the clients. This is to include
participation in any case review or reflective practice meetings which will
contribute to any decisions needing to be made re: management of the mental
health condition, associated difficulties and discharge plan.
As directed, to follow up any clients who fail to attend the
programme and taking the necessary action to ensure that they re-engage, are
appropriately supported elsewhere or discharged with a clear understanding on
how to re-engage.
To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the
implications for the work environment.
To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and
to do so promptly.
To obtain knowledge of Organisational policies (and where to
find them), procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with
them.
To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the
Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
To be willing to participate actively in appropriate
in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to
the post holder. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and
knowledge levels this applies to both mental health and horticulture.
Respond to, record and report any adverse events or
incidents relating to an individual, with an appropriate degree of urgency.
Maintain effective record keeping systems in accordance with
Livewell Southwest policies.
Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a
professional manager in accordance with Organisation responsibilities
Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Mental
Health Practitioner in charge or from the Horticultural Instructor relating to
the CROP site.
To support the service in income generation projects such as
selling produce, open days and in the delivery of educational opportunities.
To support the delivery of the wider MAIS Vocational
programme when appropriate, this may take place at various sites.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the
Organisation or Service Manager/Supervisor.
To participate in continuing role / personal development
using the appraisal system.
To receive line management support and supervision.
To contribute to any audit process.
Identify and evaluate areas for potential service
improvement.
To behave in a manner such that it does not bring the
Organisation into disrepute.
The post holder is required to conform to Livewell Southwest
policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures and confidentiality.
To value the skills, strengths and contributions of all
members of the team and to treat them in a respectful way.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of
duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of
service needs and developments.
Please see attached full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in, support and maintain positive
interventions and planned activities to improve the quality of life and mental
health of the person using service.
To work under the direction of a Mental Health Practitioner
clinically, but at times without direct supervision.
To recognise and work within own boundaries of competence,
seeking advice from manager, supervisor and colleagues as required.
To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient /
client at all times.
To continue to update knowledge of mental health and
wellbeing skills relating to the requirements of the post and work carried out
with the clients.
To support people accessing the services, sharing knowledge
and expertise in relation to the interventions offered.
To facilitate both educational and therapeutic aspects of
recovery with people using the service.
To support partners working on site at CROP with clients
e.g. Cornwall College, and to ensure that good communication is maintained and
all goal plans for clients are compatible.
Maintain a person centred approach using recovery principles
and encourage each individual to be actively involved in their goal setting.
To support and help co-facilitate psychoeducational groups,
whilst developing knowledge and skills in this area, and to support clients on
an individual basis to help them attain their goals, as agreed within the team.
To communicate effectively with people using services taking
into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding
accordingly.
To offer emotional support, advice, information and
education where appropriate to people using services, carers and their family
including signposting them to other services when appropriate.
To communicate any changes in the persons presentation to
the team or appropriate professional in a timely manner.
To observe and act on both non-verbal and abnormal verbal
communication from individuals.
Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and
evaluating interventions for and with the clients. This is to include
participation in any case review or reflective practice meetings which will
contribute to any decisions needing to be made re: management of the mental
health condition, associated difficulties and discharge plan.
As directed, to follow up any clients who fail to attend the
programme and taking the necessary action to ensure that they re-engage, are
appropriately supported elsewhere or discharged with a clear understanding on
how to re-engage.
To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the
implications for the work environment.
To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and
to do so promptly.
To obtain knowledge of Organisational policies (and where to
find them), procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with
them.
To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the
Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
To be willing to participate actively in appropriate
in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to
the post holder. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and
knowledge levels this applies to both mental health and horticulture.
Respond to, record and report any adverse events or
incidents relating to an individual, with an appropriate degree of urgency.
Maintain effective record keeping systems in accordance with
Livewell Southwest policies.
Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a
professional manager in accordance with Organisation responsibilities
Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Mental
Health Practitioner in charge or from the Horticultural Instructor relating to
the CROP site.
To support the service in income generation projects such as
selling produce, open days and in the delivery of educational opportunities.
To support the delivery of the wider MAIS Vocational
programme when appropriate, this may take place at various sites.
To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the
Organisation or Service Manager/Supervisor.
To participate in continuing role / personal development
using the appraisal system.
To receive line management support and supervision.
To contribute to any audit process.
Identify and evaluate areas for potential service
improvement.
To behave in a manner such that it does not bring the
Organisation into disrepute.
The post holder is required to conform to Livewell Southwest
policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures and confidentiality.
To value the skills, strengths and contributions of all
members of the team and to treat them in a respectful way.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of
duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of
service needs and developments.
Please see attached full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Healthcare OR able to demonstrate the ability, skills and knowledge to work at this level with another equivalent vocational qualification.
Desirable
- Experience at an instructor, counsellor, supervisor or at a teaching level.
Skills
Essential
- Motivated
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Innovative and able to problem solve.
- Confidence in dealing with clients
- Ability to work in stressful conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to document interventions accurately, in a timely fashion
- Ability to report back on clients presentation
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work alongside individuals and to enable them to build confidence, gain skills and progress.
- Good computer skills to enable completion of electronic records, use of email etc.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Good observational skills
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Gardening , including use of tools.
Desirable
- Ability to work in a person centred way using recovery principles
- Ability to review and adapt agreed goals with the individual
- Ability to connect both physical and mental health in order to promote general health and wellbeing.
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Importance of de-escalation skills
- Understanding of the role within MAIS Vocational services.
- Understanding of issues relating to mental health and their potential impact.
- Awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
- Awareness of equality and diversity particularly relating to the client group.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills
- Interest in psychological approaches to working with people.
- Interest and appreciation of different learning styles.
- Understanding the benefits of enterprise as a therapeutic intervention
Experience
Essential
- Team working skills.
- Ability to participate in activities with clients and be able to share skills Experience of working with people who have been disadvantaged in life or equivalent substantial experience of working with people generally. Demonstrable experience of working in a therapeutic or recovery setting, and with horticulture/creative pursuits on a personal level Experience of working with groups.
- Experience of multiagency working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Healthcare OR able to demonstrate the ability, skills and knowledge to work at this level with another equivalent vocational qualification.
Desirable
- Experience at an instructor, counsellor, supervisor or at a teaching level.
Skills
Essential
- Motivated
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Innovative and able to problem solve.
- Confidence in dealing with clients
- Ability to work in stressful conditions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to document interventions accurately, in a timely fashion
- Ability to report back on clients presentation
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work alongside individuals and to enable them to build confidence, gain skills and progress.
- Good computer skills to enable completion of electronic records, use of email etc.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Good observational skills
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Gardening , including use of tools.
Desirable
- Ability to work in a person centred way using recovery principles
- Ability to review and adapt agreed goals with the individual
- Ability to connect both physical and mental health in order to promote general health and wellbeing.
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Importance of de-escalation skills
- Understanding of the role within MAIS Vocational services.
- Understanding of issues relating to mental health and their potential impact.
- Awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.
- Awareness of equality and diversity particularly relating to the client group.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training in relation to required skills
- Interest in psychological approaches to working with people.
- Interest and appreciation of different learning styles.
- Understanding the benefits of enterprise as a therapeutic intervention
Experience
Essential
- Team working skills.
- Ability to participate in activities with clients and be able to share skills Experience of working with people who have been disadvantaged in life or equivalent substantial experience of working with people generally. Demonstrable experience of working in a therapeutic or recovery setting, and with horticulture/creative pursuits on a personal level Experience of working with groups.
- Experience of multiagency working.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
