Job summary
Our transformation plans are supported by £25m in funding and will mean the roll-out over the next three years of multi-disciplinary teams of experts working within the new Primary Care Networks and offering wraparound, holistic care to our service users and wider community. Our aim is to support the whole person as they live with, or recover from, mental illness and to offer them support with other challenges they may face, such as debt, relationship problems, housing, education or training. We will also focus resources on reaching those who currently face obstacles in getting the help they need.
The post holder will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients, service users and carers as part of the 18-25 Transitions Team, working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered member of staff. You will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks, offering emotional support and the monitoring of the service users mental health condition, identified as part of the service users' care plan or care pathways.
Main duties of the job
Working with colleagues in the Community Hub to support clients aged 18-25 accessing Mental Health Support.o Build a therapeutic relationship with clients using a person-centred recovery approach and provide psychologically informed interventionso Work collaboratively as part of the Core Locality Multi-Disciplinary Team and closely with appropriate intensive Pathways to support clients to develop their recovery plan and promote personal responsibility.o Support clients to access local community resources and statutory services.o To be the named key-worker for a number of clientso To facilitate group work, under the supervision of senior staff and other clinical work asrequired.o Supporting and educating Community Resources to develop mental health awareness and navigationo Act as a mentor and role model for the ability to have a meaningful life for clients.o Build relationships with the local community and statutory services and connect clients to those resources and support a 'warm handover'.o Record client clinical information on the BEH Trust's electronic patient records system (RIO).
About us
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Community and Mental Health Trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
The Trust's values are:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Being Positive
- Working together
By coming to work at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust you will be joining a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
Job description
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Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of two years working experience in a mental health/health and social care setting.
- Relevant degree or qualification eg. Psychology, Health & Social Care, Nursing(NVQ or degree)
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental illness and completed Peer Support training or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 4 in care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)
- Exp & knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users
- Awareness and understanding of the functions of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT)
- Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery, peer support and co-production/involvement
Desirable
- Experience of managing medium-high levels of interpersonal distress
- Appreciation of the community resources within the geographical location of the post and key partners
- Understanding of clinical and managerial supervision
- Skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in emergent situations and respond in a professional manner
- Ability to work to ensure effective communication both within and outside the services
- Act as a positive role model, dynamic, motivated caring and supportive
Desirable
- Good report writing skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable
- An understanding and positive regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health problems and their carers.
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence and car driver
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of two years working experience in a mental health/health and social care setting.
- Relevant degree or qualification eg. Psychology, Health & Social Care, Nursing(NVQ or degree)
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental illness and completed Peer Support training or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 4 in care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)
- Exp & knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users
- Awareness and understanding of the functions of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT)
- Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery, peer support and co-production/involvement
Desirable
- Experience of managing medium-high levels of interpersonal distress
- Appreciation of the community resources within the geographical location of the post and key partners
- Understanding of clinical and managerial supervision
- Skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in emergent situations and respond in a professional manner
- Ability to work to ensure effective communication both within and outside the services
- Act as a positive role model, dynamic, motivated caring and supportive
Desirable
- Good report writing skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable
- An understanding and positive regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health problems and their carers.
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence and car driver
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).
