Job summary A B6 12 month fixed term contract has recently become available with The Hereford Crisis and Home Treatment Team. The purpose of the Crisis and Home treatment Team is evolving we currently provide crisis assessment and home treatment to patients in acute mental health crisis in the least restrictive environment. CAHTT also work closely with inpatient services to facilitate early planned discharge. The Crisis & Home Treatment Team also manage the Hatton Suite for those detained on a S136 of the MHA; and alongside this we offer an overnight Liaison service to Wye Valley Trust. The role includes assessment and home treatment in locations to include the patients home within the Community and/or treatment rooms based at the Stonebow Unit. Crisis & Home Treatment Team operate a 24 hour service 7 days per week. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is able to work 37.5 hours per week, over 3/4 days/nights (12 hour shifts) If you are interested and would like to discuss the position informally and believe this may be the right team for you, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager. If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying. Main duties of the job It's a little unpredictable, as you can be called at any time to a crisis situation, we discuss referrals each morning and three times weekly we review our caseload with our consultant psychiatrist. We complete comprehensive risk assessments for every patient, these can be completed independently although sometimes we discuss more complex patients as a Multi-disciplinary team. We liaise with families and carers, GPs, community mental health teams, social care teams, community nurses, physiotherapists and voluntary organisations, and anyone who is necessary to maximise recovery. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-1221 Job locations Stonebow Unit Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing Crisis & Home Treatment for people aged 17 and over. Use own initiative, working autonomously whilst taking responsibility for oneself, quality of work and service provided to patients. Proactively engage in formal and informal education for partnership agencies as well as appropriate students. Actively and creatively engage patients and carers encouraging them to make appropriate use of the mental health and voluntary services available as part of a process of recovery and crisis management. Undertake full psycho-social assessments with those in need of such. Ensuring thorough, precise and timely documentation and dissemination of information in line with Trust policy and procedure. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing Crisis & Home Treatment for people aged 17 and over. Use own initiative, working autonomously whilst taking responsibility for oneself, quality of work and service provided to patients. Proactively engage in formal and informal education for partnership agencies as well as appropriate students. Actively and creatively engage patients and carers encouraging them to make appropriate use of the mental health and voluntary services available as part of a process of recovery and crisis management. Undertake full psycho-social assessments with those in need of such. Ensuring thorough, precise and timely documentation and dissemination of information in line with Trust policy and procedure. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/Social Worker Evidence of post qualification training / studies to post graduate diploma level Required to train to MAPA Level 1 I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Experience Essential Three years post-registration experience, with one year at a senior level Demonstrate clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team setting Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness Desirable Experience of assessing people who deliberately self-harm and those diagnosed with personality disorder Experience of working with people who engage in substance misuse Experience of working with/assessing people with cognitive impairment and/or functional mental illness Working with user and carer groups Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Adult/Child Protection Legislation. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Computer literacy. Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/Social Worker Evidence of post qualification training / studies to post graduate diploma level Required to train to MAPA Level 1 I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Experience Essential Three years post-registration experience, with one year at a senior level Demonstrate clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team setting Experience working with severe and enduring mental illness Desirable Experience of assessing people who deliberately self-harm and those diagnosed with personality disorder Experience of working with people who engage in substance misuse Experience of working with/assessing people with cognitive impairment and/or functional mental illness Working with user and carer groups Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Adult/Child Protection Legislation. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Computer literacy. Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Stonebow Unit Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)