Job summary
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams have an exciting opportunity for two full time (37.5 hours) candidates to work with Project Bright Path, the Mental Health Rough Sleeper Project. We are looking to recruit a candidate for Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting rough sleepers across the County. The project provides the opportunity to tackle the ongoing mental health needs of vulnerable rough sleepers who have fallen out of services, or who will not engage with traditional pathways of support. We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, with a passion for making sure these people do not carry on living without access to appropriate support. A significant proportion of role will include working in the community directly with rough sleepers and advising front-line rough sleeper professionals on mental health issues.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with the Rough Sleeper Co-ordinators and Link workers to reach rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping.
Provide intensive support to a small proportion of rough sleepers & those at-risk or rough sleeping alongside other professionals involved .
Work within existing MDT structures to agree support for individuals as part of a MDT process.
Provide mental health advice to front-line workers in RS and related organisations regarding risk formulation and strategy to support individuals.
Run reflective practice sessions for front-line workers in RS and related organisations to explore specific cases and facilitate learning
To contribute to the delivery of the Mental Health Rough Sleeper training programme
Build relationships with rough sleepers and those at-risk and identify unmet mental health need
Develop links with wider rough sleeping and homelessness strategic networks and service including Drug and Alcohol provision and Mental Health Response Vehicle Programme .
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registration in relation to health or social care
- RMN/OT/Social Worker
- Masters level qualification or equivalent community mental health experience
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skill & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of issues faced by troubled families or the homeless and the vulnerably housed and by individuals with multiple and complex needs.
- Prior experience of working with individuals presenting with complex mental health needs and other co-occurring conditions, such as substance misuse and offending behaviour.
- Experience of working in a community setting as a Band 6 clinician
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi- disciplinary team Community Team
- Managing a complex mixed case load
- Experience of Care Coordination or equivalent
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial
- interventions
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Working in collaboration with V CSE service
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health
- In depth knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- In depth knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registration in relation to health or social care
- RMN/OT/Social Worker
- Masters level qualification or equivalent community mental health experience
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Skill & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of issues faced by troubled families or the homeless and the vulnerably housed and by individuals with multiple and complex needs.
- Prior experience of working with individuals presenting with complex mental health needs and other co-occurring conditions, such as substance misuse and offending behaviour.
- Experience of working in a community setting as a Band 6 clinician
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi- disciplinary team Community Team
- Managing a complex mixed case load
- Experience of Care Coordination or equivalent
- Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial
- interventions
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Working in collaboration with V CSE service
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health
- In depth knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- In depth knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
