Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood
Band 6
Main area: RMN, LD Nurse, social worker, OT
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-7016448
Site: 247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
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 Health 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 within this community, who understand the needs of people in the area and are driven to make a difference.
The post holder will initially be a 1-year secondment or fixed-term temporary position.
This opportunity is for a 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.
Main duties of the job
1. You will be involved in all aspects of mental health care, assessment, care and support and treatment.
2. Support and engage a caseload of people with mental health problems and their families/carers in collaboration with the wider team.
3. Support the team in partnering with other agencies in the community.
4. Ensure social inclusion and active citizenship for people with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI).
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. There is also supporting information about the Trieste Model of care which the pilot is based on and the 10 guiding principles from NHS England which we will follow.
Person specification
* Significant post qualification experience and registration
* Passionate about change in line with model
* Experience of holistic community working
* Awareness of health inequalities
* Demonstrates flexibility
* Cultural awareness to this area
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. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name: Sarah Turton
Job title: Team Manager
Email address: s.turton@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01213017920
Additional information: Please do get in touch if you need further information, or you wish to come and spend time with the team to find out more. You are very welcome!
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