Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join
a well established, hard working and welcoming team in the East sector of
Barnsley. As an Enhanced Mental Health Team (EMHT)
we are a group of specially trained people who work together in order to offer
support to service users who experience complex mental health difficulties. The successful applicant would enjoy the challenge of
working with a varied caseload of service users with the support of colleagues
from different professional backgrounds.
We
work flexibly with service users as a multidisciplinary team depending on their
level of need and coordinate services and care to work towards mental health
stability and recovery.
The Enhanced pathway is open 365 days a year and during the week the hours of work
are divided into two shifts, between 8.30-19.00, there will also be a
requirement to work some weekends 9.00-17.00
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
Through sharing the wisdom from their own lived experience, the post
holder will aim to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
To be willing and able to share ones own personal recovery within project
work, and to support others with experience/service user led projects and
development, bringing the voice of experience in to the planning, design and
delivery of projects and developments. This will include a key role in
supporting and developing mechanisms for working in partnership with, community
organisations and groups.
The PPSW will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the
Trust, alongside other Trust champions and colleagues, and act as an
ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner
organisations. Within a relationship
of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued
roles and connection to local communities.
There is
an expectation that the PPSW will be involved in the ongoing development of
peer roles within the Trust.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Through sharing the wisdom from their own lived experience, the post
holder will aim to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
To be willing and able to share ones own personal recovery within project
work, and to support others with experience/service user led projects and
development, bringing the voice of experience in to the planning, design and
delivery of projects and developments. This will include a key role in
supporting and developing mechanisms for working in partnership with, community
organisations and groups
The PPSW will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the
Trust, alongside other Trust champions and colleagues, and act as an
ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner
organisations. Within a relationship
of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice,
self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued
roles and connection to local communities.
There is
an expectation that the PPSW will be involved in the ongoing development of
peer roles within the Trust.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Through sharing the wisdom from their own lived experience, the post
holder will aim to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
To be willing and able to share ones own personal recovery within project
work, and to support others with experience/service user led projects and
development, bringing the voice of experience in to the planning, design and
delivery of projects and developments. This will include a key role in
supporting and developing mechanisms for working in partnership with, community
organisations and groups
The PPSW will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the
Trust, alongside other Trust champions and colleagues, and act as an
ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner
organisations. Within a relationship
of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice,
self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued
roles and connection to local communities.
There is
an expectation that the PPSW will be involved in the ongoing development of
peer roles within the Trust.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 4 or equivalent or equivalent level of experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Ability to work with people in a supportive and empowering way.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Self motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to prioritise and manage own work.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently while making sure to refer to a manager for guidance.
- Will be committed to the Trusts mission and values.
- Confident, Conscientious, Reliable.
- Recovery and strengths focused.
Desirable
- Emotional Maturity and range of life experience.
- Flexibility and adaptable.
- Sense of humour.
- Energy and drive, enthusiasm and tenacity.
- Patient, Non-judgmental, Respectful and Compassionate.
- Quick learner.
- Team player.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of using mental health and or physical health services or being a carer.
- Wide range of life experiences to bring an enabling and positive view of opportunities for others.
- Computer or keyboard skills using MS software.
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
- Experience of working in a team or a group environment.
- To be willing and able to share ones own personal recovery in order to help others.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting the development of projects.
- Experience of partnership working and networking.
- Experience of facilitating groups and or chairing meetings.
- Experience of working in the public sector.
- Customer Care.
- Office and administrative experience.
- Experience of using View Point real time patient experience system.
- Information management experience including: Data input, collection & collation, Setting up spreadsheets or files.
- Experience in the use of database software i.e. SPSS, Excel, Access.
- Report writing.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Computer skills.
- Communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to support and facilitate groups.
- Ability to write reports and keep records.
- Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
- Knowledge and understanding of health issues and the impact of poor health can have on the individual.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the philosophy and principles of co-production and service user and carer led recovery initiatives.
- Skills in supporting volunteers in Creative projects, in a community and/or other settings.
- Data handling skills.
- Ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people internal and external to the organisation.
- Awareness and understanding of Caldicott & Information.
- Confidentiality and security issues.
- Ability to use initiative to deliver what is required.
- Understanding of project management principles.
Training
Desirable
- Mental Health Awareness Training, Mental Health First Aid Training.
- Completion of own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or whole life plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 4 or equivalent or equivalent level of experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Ability to work with people in a supportive and empowering way.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Self motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to prioritise and manage own work.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently while making sure to refer to a manager for guidance.
- Will be committed to the Trusts mission and values.
- Confident, Conscientious, Reliable.
- Recovery and strengths focused.
Desirable
- Emotional Maturity and range of life experience.
- Flexibility and adaptable.
- Sense of humour.
- Energy and drive, enthusiasm and tenacity.
- Patient, Non-judgmental, Respectful and Compassionate.
- Quick learner.
- Team player.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of using mental health and or physical health services or being a carer.
- Wide range of life experiences to bring an enabling and positive view of opportunities for others.
- Computer or keyboard skills using MS software.
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
- Experience of working in a team or a group environment.
- To be willing and able to share ones own personal recovery in order to help others.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting the development of projects.
- Experience of partnership working and networking.
- Experience of facilitating groups and or chairing meetings.
- Experience of working in the public sector.
- Customer Care.
- Office and administrative experience.
- Experience of using View Point real time patient experience system.
- Information management experience including: Data input, collection & collation, Setting up spreadsheets or files.
- Experience in the use of database software i.e. SPSS, Excel, Access.
- Report writing.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Computer skills.
- Communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to support and facilitate groups.
- Ability to write reports and keep records.
- Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
- Knowledge and understanding of health issues and the impact of poor health can have on the individual.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the philosophy and principles of co-production and service user and carer led recovery initiatives.
- Skills in supporting volunteers in Creative projects, in a community and/or other settings.
- Data handling skills.
- Ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people internal and external to the organisation.
- Awareness and understanding of Caldicott & Information.
- Confidentiality and security issues.
- Ability to use initiative to deliver what is required.
- Understanding of project management principles.
Training
Desirable
- Mental Health Awareness Training, Mental Health First Aid Training.
- Completion of own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or whole life plan.
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.
