Overview
This post provides an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to work autonomously within Vico Homes as part of the Wellbeing Team.
The role will involve assessing the low to moderate mental health needs of Vico Homes tenants, delivering direct supporting interventions, including coping mechanisms and strategies so they can maintain their home environment whilst also developing self-management skills to avoid future dependency on crisis services.
We are looking for a motivated practitioner to work collaboratively as part of a wellbeing team and who can deliver person-centred interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes for our tenants. This may include signposting referrals to the appropriate support agency.
You will be employed by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust but will be managed and supported day to day by WDH. You will have a named SWYFT clinical supervisor and support both organisations as an integral partner of Wakefields Connecting Care agenda. For further information about the role, please contact the Vico Homes Adaptations and Wellbeing Manager Adele Whitaker 01977 788417, Vico Homes Wellbeing Team Leader Gemma Barstow 07766838354 or Richard Barratt, Lead Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner, Connecting Care Team, SWYPFT 07585 201476.
Main duties
* Conduct mental health assessments with Vico Homes tenants referred to him/her, determine the individuals mental health needs and the most appropriate service/agency to meet those needs.
* Engage in brief therapeutic work where appropriate, refer to other services/agencies or advise on other sources of support the person could access.
* Build and maintain effective links with Housing Officers and work as an integrated part of the Wellbeing Team at Vico Homes.
* Deliver person-centred interventions to promote mental health, wellbeing and tenancy retention; signpost referrals as needed.
* Provide easily accessed advice for Vico Homes teams and support identification of staff training needs on mental health issues; participate in training for staff at Vico Homes.
* Undertake a training, consultancy and support role within the team and for the wider workforce in the Trust and wider community.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner.
Professional and Education
* Maintains professional registration and demonstrates commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
* Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred; devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers; implements the plan and reviews effectiveness; provides advice and support to promote health and well-being.
* Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the person’s care in both hospital and community; functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Manages enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Core CMHT Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
* Maintains accurate patient care records; participates in policy formulation at unit level; maintains mileage records; manages caseload with cost/time considerations; ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs (registered nurses only).
* Supervises students and trainees; assists in teaching and in-service training; stays updated with current clinical practice trends; participates in research and clinical audit as required.
Personnel and Trust Values
* Promotes understanding of mental health and wellbeing; observes health and safety regulations; attends mandatory training and values-based induction and annual appraisal; attends team meetings.
* Supports the Trust’s commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
* The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; all colleagues share this commitment.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Essential – RMN current NMC registration; Social Worker/Occupational Therapist current HCPC registration.
* Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate mentoring skills; Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
* Time management; ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team; reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
* A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team, including extended hours; current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered for applicants unable to drive due to disability)
* Leadership skills.
* Significant experience of working in a mental health setting; ability to assess and manage risk in various settings; experience in delivering therapeutic techniques; ability to work in an integrated multidisciplinary environment; ability to prioritise caseload and develop links with other professionals.
Experience and Training
* Experience of working with adults with mental and physical health needs; knowledge and use of IT systems; familiarity with national guidance and standards (e.g., NICE, CQC, CQUINs).
* Essential training: assessment and care planning, risk assessment and risk management; post-registration qualifications and/or training.
Regulatory and Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Location: Vico Homes Ltd, Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HX.
Notes
We reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary. We do not include AI-generated content in assessment and will screen for it if detected.
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