Vico Homes Mental Health Navigator - Band 6
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Job Summary
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.
Main Duties
The post holder will be responsible for conducting a mental health assessment with Vico Homes tenants referred to them, determining what the individuals mental health needs are and the most appropriate service/agency to meet those needs. The post holder may engage in brief therapeutic work with the person referred, refer them to another service/agency or advise them of other sources of support that they could access. The post holder will build and maintain effective links with Housing Officers and will work as an integrated part of the Wellbeing Team at Vico Homes. The post holder will also provide easily accessed advice for Vico Homes teams and support identification of the training needs of staff on mental health issues. The post holder will also undertake a training, consultancy and support role within the team and for the wider workforce in the Trust and wider community. The post holder will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner.
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Key Result Areas
* Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
* Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers.
* Supervision and support of other team members.
* Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.
Professional Responsibilities
* 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 planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
* Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
* Advices and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
* Maintains professional registration and demonstrates commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
Administrative Duties
* Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures.
* Participates in formulation of policies at unit level.
* Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Education and Experience
* Essential: RMN Current NMC registration; Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration; Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring; Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
* Experience: Significant experience of working within a mental health setting; Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems; Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/trainees; Knowledge of IT systems; Ability to assess and manage risk; Proven ability in assessing needs and strengths of people and their carers; Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques; Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment; Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals.
* Personal Attributes: Time management; Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team; Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness; Willingness to work flexibly; Current driving licence and access to a car; Leadership skills; Professional attitude.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Vico Homes Ltd
Whistler Drive
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5HX
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