Rethink Mental Illness works alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Full Sutton.
The team comprises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison. For Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 and 1600, Monday to Friday.
Main Duties of the Job
I work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering Step 1 interventions, supporting the mental health of the prison population. I assist individuals with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client. This includes providing informal information, support, and signposting, facilitating group activities and forums, developing and training Peer Mentors, and delivering service user engagement activities. I collaborate with other staff in the mental health team to deliver high-quality mental health support during an individual's time in prison and in planning for their release into the community.
About Us
We are Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns, and advice. Our work supports our mission: A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey that supports the delivery of the organisation's strategy, delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers, and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Attracting diverse individuals to work for us is essential.
Job Responsibilities
I work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering Step 1 interventions, supporting the mental health of the prison population. I assist individuals with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client. This includes providing informal information, support, and signposting, facilitating group activities and forums, developing and training Peer Mentors, and delivering service user engagement activities. I collaborate with other staff in the mental health team to deliver high-quality mental health support during an individual's time in prison and in planning for their release into the community.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working with people with mental health needs both 1-1 and in groups in a coaching and goal-setting way.
* Experience of developing and coordinating projects and activities.
* Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening, and building rapport.
* Completed training or qualifications relevant to the post, e.g., Train the Trainer, recovery training, Peer Support Worker, or Coaching.
* Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and the ability to recognize the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
* Operate from an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
* Experience of working in a recovery-focused manner and delivering recovery education.
* Ability to support, coach, and encourage people to influence, speak out, and lead within their own communities, including those from marginalized communities.
* Work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
* Ability to work independently and collectively.
* Prioritize workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
* Deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
* Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
* Work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
* Committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
* Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in personal and professional practice development.
* Working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database/information systems.
* Experience working in a prison environment or with those convicted of offenses.
* Health education qualification such as approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner.
* Experience of co-production.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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