Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
This post provides an exciting 12 months fixed term opportunity for a qualified and experienced mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to work autonomously within Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) as part of the Wellbeing Team.
The role will involve assessing the low to moderate mental health needs of WDH tenants, delivering direct supporting interventions, including coping mechanisms and strategies so they can maintain their home environment whilst also developing self-management skills to avoid future dependency on crisis services.
We are looking for a motivated practitioner to work collaboratively as part of a wellbeing team and who can deliver person-centred interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes for our tenants. This may include signposting referrals to the appropriate support agency.
You will be employed by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust but will be managed and supported day to day by WDH. You will have a named SWYFT clinical supervisor and support both organisations as an integral partner of Wakefields Connecting Care agenda.
For further information about the role, please contact: WDHs Adaptations and Wellbeing Manager Adele Whitaker 01977 788417 WDHs Wellbeing Team Leader, Gemma Barstow 07766838354 or Richard Barratt, Lead Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner, Connecting Care Team, SWYPFT 07585 201476.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for conducting a mental health assessment with WDH tenants referred to him/her, determining what the individuals mental health needs are and the most appropriate service/agency to meet those needs. The post holder may engage in brief therapeutic work with the person referred, refer them to another service/agency or advise them of other sources of support that they could access.
The post holder will build and maintain effective links with Housing Officers and will work as an integrated part of the Wellbeing Team at WDH.
The post holder approach should be driven by the underpinning philosophies of mental health promotion, empowerment and personal responsibility. This work will focus on the tenants of WDH who are identified as requiring mental health support to successfully maintain their tenancy and improve their wellbeing.
The post holder will also provide easily accessed advice for WDH teams and support identification of the training needs of staff on mental health issues. The post holder will participate in providing training, as required, for staff at WDH on mental health issues.
The post holder will also undertake a training, consultancy and support role within the team and for the wider workforce in the Trust and wider community.
The post holder will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The post holder will be responsible for conducting a mental health assessment with WDH tenants referred to him/her, determining what the individuals mental health needs are and the most appropriate service/agency to meet those needs. The post holder may engage in brief therapeutic work with the person referred, refer them to another service/agency or advise them of other sources of support that they could access.
The post holder will build and maintain effective links with Housing Officers and will work as an integrated part of the Wellbeing Team at WDH.
The post holder approach should be driven by the underpinning philosophies of mental health promotion, empowerment and personal responsibility. This work will focus on the tenants of WDH who are identified as requiring mental health support to successfully maintain their tenancy and improve their wellbeing.
The post holder will also provide easily accessed advice for WDH teams and support identification of the training needs of staff on mental health issues. The post holder will participate in providing training, as required, for staff at WDH on mental health issues.
The post holder will also undertake a training, consultancy and support role within the team and for the wider workforce in the Trust and wider community.
The post holder will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner.
Freedom To Act:
Act independently and use own initiative in order to manage workload and solve problems within appropriate professional guidelines, with performance and outcomes reviewed through supervision from your line manager.
Maintain professional integrity in line with relevant Codes of Ethical and Professional Conduct.
Liaise with external agencies as required to fulfil job role.
- Take responsibility for the management of a caseload ensuring an efficient workflow and referral to the relevant pathway/agency.
- Undertake a comprehensive assessment of complex health care needs and formulate agreed outcomes with the tenant. Implement and regularly evaluate agreed treatment, using the most up-to-date evaluation tools.
- To work autonomously in the primary care/housing setting, where the nature of the work is unpredictable.
- To manage the risks, to self and others, associated with unpredictable client groups in settings where there may be no other mental health professional support.
- To manipulate the physical environment where possible to provide a setting which is conducive to client work.
- To determine the most appropriate course of action, for the client, following assessment.
- To maintain good links with the specialist mental health services and associated agencies (including social care and voluntary agencies) and provide advice to these agencies in the management of primary care mental health issues.
- Provide appropriate individual treatment based on a recovery approach and aim to discharge service users safely to primary care, undertaking group interventions relative to caseload priorities.
- Offer support, knowledge and guidance, to the team regarding support for tenants with mental health needs.
- Offer guidance and support in decision-making to team members on situations beyond their experience and skills.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The post holder will be responsible for conducting a mental health assessment with WDH tenants referred to him/her, determining what the individuals mental health needs are and the most appropriate service/agency to meet those needs. The post holder may engage in brief therapeutic work with the person referred, refer them to another service/agency or advise them of other sources of support that they could access.
The post holder will build and maintain effective links with Housing Officers and will work as an integrated part of the Wellbeing Team at WDH.
The post holder approach should be driven by the underpinning philosophies of mental health promotion, empowerment and personal responsibility. This work will focus on the tenants of WDH who are identified as requiring mental health support to successfully maintain their tenancy and improve their wellbeing.
The post holder will also provide easily accessed advice for WDH teams and support identification of the training needs of staff on mental health issues. The post holder will participate in providing training, as required, for staff at WDH on mental health issues.
The post holder will also undertake a training, consultancy and support role within the team and for the wider workforce in the Trust and wider community.
The post holder will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner.
Freedom To Act:
Act independently and use own initiative in order to manage workload and solve problems within appropriate professional guidelines, with performance and outcomes reviewed through supervision from your line manager.
Maintain professional integrity in line with relevant Codes of Ethical and Professional Conduct.
Liaise with external agencies as required to fulfil job role.
- Take responsibility for the management of a caseload ensuring an efficient workflow and referral to the relevant pathway/agency.
- Undertake a comprehensive assessment of complex health care needs and formulate agreed outcomes with the tenant. Implement and regularly evaluate agreed treatment, using the most up-to-date evaluation tools.
- To work autonomously in the primary care/housing setting, where the nature of the work is unpredictable.
- To manage the risks, to self and others, associated with unpredictable client groups in settings where there may be no other mental health professional support.
- To manipulate the physical environment where possible to provide a setting which is conducive to client work.
- To determine the most appropriate course of action, for the client, following assessment.
- To maintain good links with the specialist mental health services and associated agencies (including social care and voluntary agencies) and provide advice to these agencies in the management of primary care mental health issues.
- Provide appropriate individual treatment based on a recovery approach and aim to discharge service users safely to primary care, undertaking group interventions relative to caseload priorities.
- Offer support, knowledge and guidance, to the team regarding support for tenants with mental health needs.
- Offer guidance and support in decision-making to team members on situations beyond their experience and skills.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
- PSI training.
- Relevant CPN qualification.
- AMHP.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental Health.
- Demonstrate experience of working within a community setting, delivering mental health services on a 1-1 basis with service users.
- Experience of brief therapeutic work with people referred.
Desirable
- Experience working with older adults.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation & NICE guidelines.
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- Supervisory leadership skills.
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Active listening skills.
- Effective Communication both written & verbal.
- Ability to inspire confidence in service users, carers and senior and junior staff.
- Influencing and Negotiating skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- 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).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- 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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible.
- Personal Integrity.
- Drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary multi-agency environment.
- Demonstrates and recognises difference and doesnt discriminate because of these differences.
- Genuine interest in working with client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
- PSI training.
- Relevant CPN qualification.
- AMHP.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental Health.
- Demonstrate experience of working within a community setting, delivering mental health services on a 1-1 basis with service users.
- Experience of brief therapeutic work with people referred.
Desirable
- Experience working with older adults.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation & NICE guidelines.
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues.
- Supervisory leadership skills.
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Active listening skills.
- Effective Communication both written & verbal.
- Ability to inspire confidence in service users, carers and senior and junior staff.
- Influencing and Negotiating skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- 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).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- 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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible.
- Personal Integrity.
- Drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary multi-agency environment.
- Demonstrates and recognises difference and doesnt discriminate because of these differences.
- Genuine interest in working with client group.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
