Job overview As part of the Suicide Prevention team, the interconnect advisor will support people from the local community to improve how they manage their mental health and, in turn, their physical health. The successful candidate will be working with people who have attempted suicide as a result of a life event and whose mental and physical needs have been met via RDASH. This role will require the postholder to work closely with RDASH to ensure a seamless transition into the service for our clients. By working with people one-on-one or in a group setting, you will help them develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to change their behaviours, improving their overall quality of life, health, and well-being. The role requires coaching skills, patience, and a compassionate approach to clients. The successful candidate must be able to show empathy to support people in identifying and fully achieving their individual goals. A person-centred approach is key to the service's success, and although the role will be challenging, it will also be gratifying. We will support clients by providing them with friendly sources of information about well-being and prevention approaches. We will help people identify the broader issues that impact their health and well-being, such as debt, poor housing, unemployment, loneliness, and caring responsibilities. Advert This job description attached is intended as an essential guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the postholder. Working for our organisation Connect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part-time basis. The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, the largest of its kind currently operating. In addition, the organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce. Our Vision We are a GP-led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care and to support GP practices. We will be a patient-centred, working collaboratively across general practice and with partners to provide high-quality services, positive working experiences for our staff, and to secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham Detailed job description and main responsibilities In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the post-holder will be expected to adhere to the following fully: Personal Development To actively participate in an annual performance review (appraisal) and develop and implement a personal development plan. To take responsibility for own professional development, ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is current. To attend any training as requested. Code of Conduct To uphold the principles and values Connect Healthcare sets for all employees. To ensure that the health and wellbeing of patients/clients is at the centre of all activities. And that all staff engage and communicate with patients as appropriate. To always promote clients' quality and safety and strive for continuous quality improvement. Always adopt a professional image. Adhere to and understand working practices as part of a quality-assured organisation. Equal Opportunities/Diversity To observe Connect Healthcare’s Equal Opportunities Policy, which provides equal treatment and opportunity to employees, service users, and service providers irrespective of sex, sexuality, age, marital status, ethnic origin, or disability. The The Equality Act is embodied in the organisation’s Equality Policy, Health & Safety To take responsibility for the health & safety of themselves and others affected by their omissions or actions at work. Report accidents, incidents, and near misses following Connect Healthcare's policies, implementing corrective action where necessary. In line with the Health and Social Care Act, all staff are responsible for maintaining high standards of environmental cleanliness, which includes escalating and addressing any concerns. Confidentiality and Data Security To comply fully with the Information Governance Policy of Connect Healthcare. To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, NHS Confidentiality guidelines. To ensure that all information collected, stored, and used is collected and used by the organisation’s policies and procedures. To preserve the confidentiality of any information regarding patients or staff records. To raise any matters of concern with the line manager. Safeguarding To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults is everyone’s business and access training appropriate to the role as stated in the organisation’s mandatory training policy. To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisation’s safeguarding procedures. To support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld. Other To be aware of and align with all organisational policies and procedures. To carry out any other tasks as reasonably directed. We want to make our application process as inclusive as possible. If you have any access requirements or need any adjustments to support you during your application, please let us know. Sharing this information is completely confidential and will not affect the consideration of your application in any way.