Band 6 Health and Justice Vulnerability Service - Adult Outreach
Are you an experienced Healthcare professional registered with a professional body looking for a new and exciting challenge working with individuals who have come into contact with the criminal justice system?
We are looking for experienced, versatile, motivated, qualified nurses, social workers or allied health professionals with post-qualification experience to deliver a service to vulnerable individuals who are often the most marginalised within society. You will offer them hope and support in reducing their health inequalities and support with diversion away from the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities
* Be a suitably qualified professional (Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or other allied health professional).
* Apply extensive post-qualification experience in a range of settings, including community work, to assess and support adults referred to the service (minimum 12 months).
* Demonstrate sound assessment skills, identify risk, and inform and promote decision making around complex care or safeguarding needs (mental health, exploitation and abuse, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disability).
* Manage a caseload of adults referred to the service and empower them to access support to improve their lives.
* Work collaboratively and in partnership with agencies such as Police, Probation Services, Drug and Alcohol Services and other partners.
* Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers in decision making and planning to help them express their needs and co-produce solutions.
* Work as a strong team player and also autonomously as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified professional (Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or other allied health professional).
* Post-qualification experience in various settings, including community work (minimum 12 months).
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with multiple agencies and partners.
Team Aim
Our Team Aim: Improve access to healthcare and support services for vulnerable individuals and reduce health inequalities. divert individuals, where appropriate, out of the criminal justice system into health, social care or other supportive services. Reduce re-offending or escalation of offending behaviours.
About the Employer
We are Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, with 4000 clinical and support staff serving around 70,000 people each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are known for research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse with areas of deprivation; we are committed to ensuring accessible services for all. If you are looking for a place to belong where you can make a real difference, join our team.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
Name: Grace Moody
Job title: Senior Practitioner - Adult Outreach
Email: grace.moody1@nhs.net
Telephone: 07387259587
Our office: 0121 301 4409
Note: This description reflects the current role and organisation and does not include every duty of the role.
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