Band 4 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 compassion 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 are driven to make a difference.

The role will be fully integrated into our Multi disciplinary team, working alongside our nurse, medical staff, psychology etc. You will have experience in supporting others and an awareness of exiting supports and facilities in the local area. You will take responsibility for an identified caseload and provide outreach and community follow up to support service users through their recovery using low intensity psychosocial interventions.

Main duties of the job

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

o Support and engage people a caseload of people with mental health problems and their families/carers in collaboration with Key Workers

o Support the team in partnering other agencies in the community.

o With training support people build or rebuild all aspects of life

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

o Identify individuals, especially young people, at high risk of mental health problems (prodromes, social adversity, social withdrawal, risky health behaviour, such as onset substance misuse, antisocial acts, suicidal thoughts etc) in the community and provide support alongside the MDT.

o Participate in delivering hospitality from the hub

o Be part of planning and delivering a range of activities as needed alongside colleagues but inside and outside of the hub

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.