Rough Sleeper Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 4
Main area Urgent Assessment ServicesGrade NHS AfC: Band 4Contract 3 years (Fixed Term Contract or Secondment if currently employed by the NHS)Hours Full time - hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)Job ref -ACA-3- Site Royal Derby HospitalTown DerbySalary £, - £, per annum, pro rata Subject to AfC job evaluationSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen with the Royal Derby Hospital's (RDH’s) Mental Health Liaison Team for a Band 4 Rough Sleeper Support Worker to work with the team targeting individuals with homelessness and related social care issues secondary to Drug and Alcohol difficulties.
You will be working alongside experienced RMNs, RGNs, Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals supporting patients with Drug and Alcohol difficulties which not only impact upon their health but upon their housing and welfare needs.
We will support you to develop a knowledge of Drug and Alcohol difficulties, related health concerns, and how such conditions impact upon the person's broader life.
We are looking for an individual with compassion, initiative, non-judgemental unconditional positive regard, a positive and caring approach to their work, a desire to help people be their best selves and a strong sense to collaborate with people.
We offer you the opportunity to work with people from all organisations and walks of life, gain experience in the general hospital setting as well as the community setting, with ongoing regular clinical and managerial supervision, innovative training and a network of highly motivated people.
We would welcome informal visits with prior arrangement to meet our team.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this position is to reduce the burden of disease and untimely deaths in this vulnerable and complex patient group.
You will work with service users as the RDH with a wide range of complex needs, such as homelessness, substance misuse problems, self-neglect, domestic abuse, significant risk histories and social exclusion, and who at times may present with challenging behaviours.
You will work flexibly, creatively and effectively in the role, with a high degree of self-direction and using excellent time-management skills to manage your own time and workload, under the supervision and guidance of their Ward Manager.
You will develop strong working links with professionals engaged in support of service users with such issues, such as the multi-agency rough sleepers hub (MARSH), the Rehousing Engagement Support Team (REST), Derby homes, Centenary house, Milestone house, Safespace, the Homeless Paramedic and the Homeless MDT.
You will work with the MHLT Service Manager and the Clinical Lead for Alcohol and Substance Misuse to ensure high standards and high-quality clinical care to the client group.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
“It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. “
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. General education at GCSE level or equivalent to include Maths and English GCSE.
13. NVQ III in Health/Social Carer equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Experience of working on a one-to-one basis with health and social care service receivers.
Desirable criteria
15. Previous experience of working with homelessness in a supportive role
Skills
Essential criteria
16. Good communication skills. Able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
17. Be able to work as part of a team.
18. Be able to work without direct supervision, being aware of own limitations.
19. Demonstrate knowledge of the issues faced by people of all ages with severe mental illness.
Further details / informal visits contact
NamePaul HaymanJob titleService ManagerEmail number
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