Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood

Job summary

Help us make a difference in the community of Small Heath, Bordesley Green and Heartlands wards!

Our 247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre Pilot has been commissioned by NHS England to run Mental Heath Services in these areas in a new way. We will have an open door and will support any adults who need our help. The service is rights based, looking at the whole person and ensuring all aspects of their life are considered.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, driven individuals within this community, who understand the needs of people in the area and want to make a difference.

The post will initially be a fixed term or secondment opportunity up until May 2026, which we hope to extend.

The 24/7 Mental Health Centre will provide mental health support for adults in our catchment, with no exclusions.

This opportunity is for an experienced nurse or other registered Mental Health professional to join out fantastic team and be part of this journey.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individuals who can effect positive changes for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health concerns.

You will have experience and confidence in working autonomously in an adult mental health setting and will have skills in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning. You will be passionate about improving services and bringing about positive change for individuals and the community we serve.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in all aspects of mental health care, assessment, care and support and treatment

Support and engage people a caseload of people with mental health problems and their families/carers in collaboration with the wider team

Support the team in partnering other agencies in the community.

Ensure social inclusion and active citizenship for people with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI)

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.