Job summary Are you a Mental Health Support Worker looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck. Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service Team based in Stafford in South West Staffordshire. We are an award-winning team and when you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, but we will also actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally. Main duties of the job Working in an identified adult community mental health pathway covering 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, with the flexibility of working across pathways, dependent on skill and service need. Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families comprising: Accompanying Band 6 staff in the assessment of crisis situations Assisting with the provision of effective home treatment to prevent hospital admission including effective physical health assessment and care Working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for service-users on defined care-pathways Responsible for working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting service-users access to services in the independent and non-statutory sector. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-JC-24-6732957 Job locations Haywood Lodge, St Georges Hospital Stafford ST16 3AG Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing whyyou should grow your career here at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The Crisis & Home Treatment Team, based in Stafford at St Georges Hospital, is a multi-disciplinary team which is operational 24/7, and provides a service to the population aged 16 and above residing in the South West Staffordshire Locality. The team provide an urgent response and a comprehensive Mental Health Assessment to people who are presenting in an acute Mental Health Crisis, and Home Treatment to those people requiring a period of short-term intensive intervention. Under the direction of the senior health and social care staff in the team and/or the shift coordinator you will assist in delivering interventions with an allocated group of service users with mental health needs. The interventions will be focussed on assisting the person to identify and achieve their agreed goals of Recovery. These will include interventions related to; meaningful occupation, accessing employment, assessing and promoting physical health, social inclusion, activities of daily living and mental health promotion. You will also be involved in supporting the service user to complete appropriate outcome measure tools and participate in reviews of the service users care and effectiveness of the interventions provided. Please note this role is shift patterns covering 24/7, you will be required to work night shifts. Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing whyyou should grow your career here at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The Crisis & Home Treatment Team, based in Stafford at St Georges Hospital, is a multi-disciplinary team which is operational 24/7, and provides a service to the population aged 16 and above residing in the South West Staffordshire Locality. The team provide an urgent response and a comprehensive Mental Health Assessment to people who are presenting in an acute Mental Health Crisis, and Home Treatment to those people requiring a period of short-term intensive intervention. Under the direction of the senior health and social care staff in the team and/or the shift coordinator you will assist in delivering interventions with an allocated group of service users with mental health needs. The interventions will be focussed on assisting the person to identify and achieve their agreed goals of Recovery. These will include interventions related to; meaningful occupation, accessing employment, assessing and promoting physical health, social inclusion, activities of daily living and mental health promotion. You will also be involved in supporting the service user to complete appropriate outcome measure tools and participate in reviews of the service users care and effectiveness of the interventions provided. Please note this role is shift patterns covering 24/7, you will be required to work night shifts. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Advanced Apprenticeship in (Mental) health and Social Care Or NVQ 3 in (Mental) Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE'S or Functional Skills) Or equivalent i.e. Health Social Care qualification at least equivalent to the above that equips the person with necessary knowledge, skill and competence as outlined below. Desirable Phlebotomy Experience Essential Experience of with people with Mental Health Needs non-dementia related Desirable Experience of working with people with Mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary community team Experience of co-facilitating group-based interventions Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services and mental health promotion. Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions and an ability to manage one's own emotions state Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures Desirable Skills in undertaking physical health assessment including the measurement and recording of; weight, height, blood pressure, ECG, smoking, diet and drug and alcohol use. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Advanced Apprenticeship in (Mental) health and Social Care Or NVQ 3 in (Mental) Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE'S or Functional Skills) Or equivalent i.e. Health Social Care qualification at least equivalent to the above that equips the person with necessary knowledge, skill and competence as outlined below. Desirable Phlebotomy Experience Essential Experience of with people with Mental Health Needs non-dementia related Desirable Experience of working with people with Mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary community team Experience of co-facilitating group-based interventions Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services and mental health promotion. Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions and an ability to manage one's own emotions state Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures Desirable Skills in undertaking physical health assessment including the measurement and recording of; weight, height, blood pressure, ECG, smoking, diet and drug and alcohol use. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Haywood Lodge, St Georges Hospital Stafford ST16 3AG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)