This is an exciting opportunity to offer a Mental Health Navigator / Link Worker post within Community Mental Health (CMHT).
Key Responsibilities
* Work within a team of dedicated, friendly professionals committed to addressing wider determinants of health, such as debt, housing, and physical inactivity.
* Support individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) to connect with their communities and overcome barriers like social isolation.
* Engage effectively with diverse VCSE organisations, NHS teams, including primary care.
* Co-produce goals with individuals based on their priorities, interests, values, and motivations.
Location and Travel
Based at Weavers Croft alongside the clinical lead, primarily working in Gloucestershire with some out-of-county visits.
Role Details
* Collaborate with VCSE organisations and primary care to support individuals with or at risk of SMI.
* Participate actively in Locality Community Partnership meetings to plan and deliver collaborative care.
* Build capacity within VCSE organisations, including attending meetings, forums, and activities with clients.
* Enhance VCSE awareness and access to mental health services and training.
* Support early crisis identification and improve connectivity between mental health and third sector services.
* Support the personalisation agenda and connect GP practices with GHC mental health services.
* Manage a limited caseload to support referrals and broker access to services.
Qualifications and Experience
Details are outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About Us
We are a diverse and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues across 55 sites, committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace. Our staff engagement surveys show high satisfaction and a strong focus on quality care and staff wellbeing.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Theresa Donoghue
Job Title: Community Mental Health Clinical Lead
Email: theresa.donoghue@ghc.nhs.uk
Phone: 07812709654
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