Dynamic Support Navigator – Keyworking Programme
Would you describe yourself as dynamic, innovative, and professional? Are you looking for a new challenge supporting Children, Young people and adults aged 18-25? Would you be interested in being a part of an exciting National initiative?
We are excited to reveal that we are looking for Dynamic Support Navigators (band 7) to join our “Keyworking Programme” at our base in Erlegh House, Reading.
The aim of the “Keyworking Programme” is to trial a new way of working to support children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism, who are at risk of admission to a mental health hospital.
As well as supporting children and young people you will also work with their families to make sure they are fully involved in their plans and they have the support they need at the right time, in a co‑ordinated way.
These are not clinical roles as such but strive to actively consult, navigate, and guide the teams around the service user to bring about interventions that are strengths‑focused, evidence‑based and tailored to meet the needs of the child/young person and their family/carer.
The working hours for these roles are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and we are open to both full and part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
* Identify and engage children, young people and adults aged 18-25 who are at the highest risk of admission to a mental health hospital, including those recently discharged from a Tier 4 setting to prevent readmission.
* Work with CYP and adults aged 18-25 (and their families) to develop a personalised care programme plan that encompasses all aspects of their care, creating a flexible plan of work around their needs and identified outcomes.
* Communicate clearly with CYP and adults aged 18-25 and their family to help them understand and navigate the system, for example advising how to access legal and medical information.
* Represent and champion the CYP and adults aged 18-25 in discussions around provision of care, communicating compassionately and confidently with them and the range of professionals involved.
* Troubleshoot on behalf of the child/young person/adults aged 18-25 and their family where required to ensure the necessary support is put in place to enable them to remain within, or be discharged into, the community.
* Promote joined‑up, consistent care that meets their needs and rights, constructively challenging bureaucratic decision making and working in silos.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust, rated “outstanding” by the CQC. We are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire and to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, with opportunity to buy and sell
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities and qualifications
* Registration with a recognised approved body and relevant qualification
* Previous experience working with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities
* Strong leadership skills and experience managing groups of professionals or CYP and their families to influence and support decision making
* Ability to engage, lead and motivate others both within and outside the organisation
* Skills for communication on complex matters and contentious situations, requiring persuasion and influence to overcome barriers to understanding
* Able to work in a range of challenging environments, offering empathy and care whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and control
* Effective organiser, influencer and networker
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands
* Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
* Knowledge of financial systems, managing resources, staff costs, monitoring budgets, processing invoices and procurement
* Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and Freedom of Information protocols and procedures
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced keyboard skills
* Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
* Professional calm and efficient manner
* Experience of managing disclosure, high level safety risks and local safeguarding processes
* Experience of monitoring budgets
* Understanding of the services that can be accessed to support the outcomes for CYP
* Ability to be responsible for strongly influencing and changing process to improve service delivery for CYP and their families
* Demonstrated experience of coordinating plans that support CYP in complex and challenging environments, both in‑patient or community based
* Significant experience of successfully operating in politically sensitive environments
* Experience of setting up and managing internal processes and procedures
Education / Qualifications / Training
* Registration with a recognised approved body
* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience and training (e.g., qualified psychotherapist registered with a professional body, clinical psychology, registered mental health/general nurse, occupational therapy, or registered social worker)
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of continued professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ
£51,657 – £58,785 per annum (incl HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term, 1 year
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371‑CFS758
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