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Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 26 Oct)

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health

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Our summary

Salary: £25,000 a year
About £1,790 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November

Skills

Mental Health

Requirements

What we're looking for

Professional Registration and significant post qualification experience
Passionate about change in mental health services, in line with the model
Experience in managing crisis presentations
Ability to work shift patterns, including days, nights and weekends.

Nice to have

Experience of holistic community working
Awareness of cultural sensitivities and health inequalities, within the local community
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in working responsibilities and role
Experience in managing caseloads

The role

Help us make a difference in the community of Small Heath, Bordesley Green and Heartlands wards!

Our 247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre Pilot has been commissioned by NHS England to run Mental Heath Services in these areas in a new way. We will have an open door and will support any adults who need our help. The service is compassion based, looking at the whole person and ensuring all aspects of their life are considered.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, driven individuals, who understands the needs of people in the area and are driven to make a difference.

This opportunity is qualified nurse or other registered Mental Health professional to join our fantastic team.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individuals who can effect positive changes for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health concerns - with excellent assessment and risk management skills - alongside all round Service User centred skills and a genuine desire to work in this area.

You will have experience and confidence in working autonomously in an adult mental health setting and will have skills in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning. You will be passionate about improving services and bringing about positive change for individuals and the community we serve.

What you'll do

You will be involved in all aspects of mental health care, assessment, care and support and treatment

Support and engage a caseload of people with mental health problems and social issues. Also to work with their families/carers in collaboration with the wider team

Support people experiencing mental health crisis and support their recovery.

Support the team in partnering and collaborating with other agencies and organisations in the local community.

Ensure social inclusion and active citizenship for people with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI)

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve 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 proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Additional information

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.