Job summary
Do you have the commitment, enthusiasm and resilience needed to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a small friendly team as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor within the Mental Health Homeless Team . You will work alongside our Specialist Homeless Practitioner to support those people in the community who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Part of this role will also involve working with the Birkenhead CMHT to provide expert advice and support to services users under the care of the team.
You will provide housing related support to vulnerable adults from various and complex backgrounds, to support them with independent living, providing them with support to improve their skills, resilience, and pathways to independence.
We work in partnership with agencies such as drugs and alcohol service, Social Care, Secondary Mental health services and 3rd sector charity and voluntary organisations.
Main duties of the job
You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people with complex support needs relating to: mental ill health, physical health & substance use needs. You will also play a key part in reducing the risk of re-offending, liaising with external professionals, preventing homelessness and promoting the independence and social inclusion of these clients.
We are looking for a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation and who enjoys a challenge. Experience of substance misuse would be beneficial though we will provide training. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, and with a positive and engaging approach to our service users and staff.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III or equivalent in relevant subject area
- Food Hygiene training or be willing to gain within 3 months of appointment.
- COSHH training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment.
- First Aid training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- Higher level education qualifications.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of co-ordination and organisational skills.
- Basic risk assessment and risk management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- Computer literacy.
- Basic understanding of issues affecting people with a Mental Illness or a Learning Disability in a rehabilitation environment.
- Basic awareness of issues affecting health & social care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice or other therapies.
- Skills and interest in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including psychoeducation, creative activities, domestic skills, horticulture, exercise.
Experience
Essential
- At least three years' experience in a health care setting
- Experience of organising and leading individual or group therapeutic activities
- Experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of rehabilitation in the field of adult mental health
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of delivering adult education or psychoeducation
- Experience in an Occupational Therapy team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III or equivalent in relevant subject area
- Food Hygiene training or be willing to gain within 3 months of appointment.
- COSHH training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment.
- First Aid training or be willing to gain within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- Higher level education qualifications.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of co-ordination and organisational skills.
- Basic risk assessment and risk management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- Computer literacy.
- Basic understanding of issues affecting people with a Mental Illness or a Learning Disability in a rehabilitation environment.
- Basic awareness of issues affecting health & social care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice or other therapies.
- Skills and interest in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including psychoeducation, creative activities, domestic skills, horticulture, exercise.
Experience
Essential
- At least three years' experience in a health care setting
- Experience of organising and leading individual or group therapeutic activities
- Experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health conditions
Desirable
- Experience of rehabilitation in the field of adult mental health
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of delivering adult education or psychoeducation
- Experience in an Occupational Therapy team
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).
