Job summary
To workcollaborativelywith service userswithin the Adult Forensic Services(both individually andin groups)toproactivelyempower themtopursuetheirpersonalrecovery pathwayand therapeutic goals.
This will be achieved by way of engaginginrelevant,meaningfulandsustainablerecoveryopportunities, accessing community-basedresourcesand regaining a socially inclusive roleand lifestyle within the wider community setting. This post is based at Newlands.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to workover a7 dayperiodwith service users infacilitatingand enabling leaveto ensure that therapeuticobjectivesareattainedas part of the serviceusersrecovery and progress towards discharge.
The post holder will have the necessary skills and competencies in escorting patients and will also planandreport onindividual service user leaveand provideinformation and data tomonitoruse of therapeutic leave across the service.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
For further details / informal visits cont
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
For further details / informal visits cont
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a health and/or social care setting
Desirable
- Group work/meeting skills/supervision skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with service users in a health or social care setting. Experience of providing support to vulnerable/socially excluded individuals/groups. Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a shared vision/goal. Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's work
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of recovery principles and ethos for service users within forensic settings. A basic knowledge of the effects of mental disorder. A practical knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries. Awareness of impact of mental health stigma. Awareness of anti-discrimination and equality legislation. Awareness of least restrictive practices. An awareness of policies & procedures in relation to lone working, confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to generate enthusiasm and passion in supporting people undertaking various recovery approaches. Ability to assess and adapt to dynamic risks and operate safely at all times. Ability to handle challenging situations and behave in a professional manner. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including service users, carers, members of the public and other professionals. Ability to engage and empower service users in forensic settings. Ability to use initiative but to consult with others when necessary. Commitment to one's own professional development. Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open & trusting environment. Effective and coherent oral and written communication skills. Effective relational security skills. Effective supervision, meeting and group work skills. IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Word, Internet and e-mails.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a health and/or social care setting
Desirable
- Group work/meeting skills/supervision skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with service users in a health or social care setting. Experience of providing support to vulnerable/socially excluded individuals/groups. Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a shared vision/goal. Experience of maintaining quality standards in one's work
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of recovery principles and ethos for service users within forensic settings. A basic knowledge of the effects of mental disorder. A practical knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries. Awareness of impact of mental health stigma. Awareness of anti-discrimination and equality legislation. Awareness of least restrictive practices. An awareness of policies & procedures in relation to lone working, confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to generate enthusiasm and passion in supporting people undertaking various recovery approaches. Ability to assess and adapt to dynamic risks and operate safely at all times. Ability to handle challenging situations and behave in a professional manner. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including service users, carers, members of the public and other professionals. Ability to engage and empower service users in forensic settings. Ability to use initiative but to consult with others when necessary. Commitment to one's own professional development. Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open & trusting environment. Effective and coherent oral and written communication skills. Effective relational security skills. Effective supervision, meeting and group work skills. IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Word, Internet and e-mails.
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).
