Job summary The service will work proactively with regional and local accommodation support service providers including, Housing First, Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP), Young Persons Housing & Wellbeing Lead Workers, St Basils Youth Hub, and where appropriate Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). Main duties of the job St Basils has a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the young people's outreach service. The candidate will work collaboratively with outreach colleagues, and key partners including Forward Thinking Birmingham, to address the mental health needs of young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are rough sleeping or at risk of. This vulnerable client group may face complex health and social care needs including drug and alcohol dependency and mental health problems. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, non-judgemental, and have excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to providing high standards of care. The role will aim to reduce barriers to accessing mental health support and by working better together, aid in recovery and long-term wellbeing for the future. About us Since 2017, with the introduction of the Homeless Reduction Act, Local Authorities were required to further develop their Prevention and Relief of homelessness by introducing additional statutory duties to assist all who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. With the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) funding introduced in 2018, this was extended to provide a bespoke young persons outreach navigation service, aimed at reducing the levels of young people sleeping rough in the city. St Basils is commissioned to deliver the Young Persons RSI Outreach and Navigation Service to provide a service to young people found to be rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping in Birmingham. Forming part of the overall targeted prevention and crisis services for young people, the service will work in conjunction with other Rough Sleeper Initiative services, as well as key council and other statutory services including Birmingham Childrens Trust, Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Trust and Adult Social Care. The service will work proactively with regional and local accommodation support service providers including, Housing First, Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP), Young Persons Housing & Wellbeing Lead Workers, St Basils Youth Hub, and where appropriate Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £46,148 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0416-24-0000 Job locations St. Basils 71-75 Allcock Street Birmingham B9 4DY Job description Job responsibilities Forming part of the overall targeted prevention and crisis services for young people, the service will work in conjunction with other Rough Sleeper Initiative services, as well as key council and other statutory services including Birmingham Childrens Trust, Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Trust and Adult Social Care. Job description Job responsibilities Forming part of the overall targeted prevention and crisis services for young people, the service will work in conjunction with other Rough Sleeper Initiative services, as well as key council and other statutory services including Birmingham Childrens Trust, Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Trust and Adult Social Care. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with young adults and teenagers who have severe and enduring needs and who may be experiencing a crisis in their mental health. Experience of working effectively with young people experiencing a dual diagnosis. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Clinical experience including individual and group work. Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice. High level understanding of mental health disorders and treatment models. Extensive knowledge of the principles of safety planning. Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct, revalidation and core skills, and their application in practice Desirable Experience of working within a community team. Experience of mentorship. Working with young people in the following settings/Types of work Youth Work, Residential or Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education and Training, Housing. Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental health and Specialist practice where appropriate. Knowledge of current policy documents and their impact on the primary care services agenda. Knowledge of the issues that characterise the provision of health services to those experiencing homelessness. Knowledge of local health priorities. Desirable Housing Legislation, i.e., Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act Incl. Rough Sleepers Strategy. Knowledge of local support services for young people. Qualifications Essential Professional degree or diploma in relevant field, i.e., Nursing, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Applied Psychologist or Psychological Therapist. Appropriate statutory professional body registration NMC/SWE/HCPC/BACP. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties. Desirable Post graduate learning to Masters level or above. Specific CPD modules relevant to specialist field. Additional therapeutic training in relevant therapy models such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Training, teaching or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level. Skills Essential Ability to regularly manage complex and sensitive information using well developed motivational and negotiating skills, in a variety of different situations. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to write reports and contribute to serious incidents, action plans. High level of self-awareness and ability to reflect on own clinical practice. Ability to work collaboratively with other service providers facilitating seamless pathways of care. The ability to maintain resilience and safeguard own health and wellbeing. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport and trusting relationships to motivate and enthuse young people with complex needs. Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately. Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and commitment to good practice in Equality & Diversity. Ability to be impartial, non-judgmental and empathetic. Good working knowledge of IT skills (i.e. Microsoft packages) and general computer literacy. Desirable Training and facilitation skills Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with young adults and teenagers who have severe and enduring needs and who may be experiencing a crisis in their mental health. Experience of working effectively with young people experiencing a dual diagnosis. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Clinical experience including individual and group work. Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice. High level understanding of mental health disorders and treatment models. Extensive knowledge of the principles of safety planning. Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct, revalidation and core skills, and their application in practice Desirable Experience of working within a community team. Experience of mentorship. Working with young people in the following settings/Types of work Youth Work, Residential or Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education and Training, Housing. Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental health and Specialist practice where appropriate. Knowledge of current policy documents and their impact on the primary care services agenda. Knowledge of the issues that characterise the provision of health services to those experiencing homelessness. Knowledge of local health priorities. Desirable Housing Legislation, i.e., Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act Incl. Rough Sleepers Strategy. Knowledge of local support services for young people. Qualifications Essential Professional degree or diploma in relevant field, i.e., Nursing, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Applied Psychologist or Psychological Therapist. Appropriate statutory professional body registration NMC/SWE/HCPC/BACP. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties. Desirable Post graduate learning to Masters level or above. Specific CPD modules relevant to specialist field. Additional therapeutic training in relevant therapy models such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Training, teaching or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level. Skills Essential Ability to regularly manage complex and sensitive information using well developed motivational and negotiating skills, in a variety of different situations. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to write reports and contribute to serious incidents, action plans. High level of self-awareness and ability to reflect on own clinical practice. Ability to work collaboratively with other service providers facilitating seamless pathways of care. The ability to maintain resilience and safeguard own health and wellbeing. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport and trusting relationships to motivate and enthuse young people with complex needs. Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately. Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and commitment to good practice in Equality & Diversity. Ability to be impartial, non-judgmental and empathetic. Good working knowledge of IT skills (i.e. Microsoft packages) and general computer literacy. Desirable Training and facilitation skills 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. 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. 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 St Basils Address St. Basils 71-75 Allcock Street Birmingham B9 4DY Employer's website https://stbasils.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)