Mind in Brent Wandsworth and Westminster

Community Programmes Coordinator

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Job summary

We have a vacancy within our Community Services, in the shape of the role of Community Programmes Coordinator for our Active Wellbeing Service.

Commissioned by SWL ICB and delivered in partnership Enable, the Coordinator Post will focus on the Wandsworth element of the project.

Through a sub contracted relationship with Enable, working day to day within their wider team and operational management, whilst supported and employed by BWW Mind.

Focused on 1:1 physical activity support programme for SMI patients developed by Enable, with aims to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with severe mental health conditions, increase community engagement and focus on independent health and wellbeing.

You will work with patients with severe mental illness (SMI) Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Psychosis, Severe Clinical Depression, coordinating their care through the service, through referral, assessment and ongoing support and outcome measurement as they work with an instructor.

Main duties of the job

The service approach includes

Provide 10 weeks of 1:1 exercise sessions, bespoke to overcoming their barriers and reaching goals
A team of 10 instructors
Flexible and collaborative approach
Provide 3, 6 and 12 month follow ups for ongoing support and encouraging sustainable progress using exit routes

Workshops currently being delivered by health professionals:

- Wellbeing (Togetherall)

- Nutrition (Internal)

- Diabetes Awareness and Prevention (Xyla)

About us

Its an exciting time to join us at Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster. We are one of London's leading, community based, mental health charities, providing support for over 50 years.

We are a supportive team that make it a priority to support the wellbeing of our staff. Over 50% of our staff have lived mental health experiences and everything we say and do is rooted in the experiences of people who know what its like to live with a mental health problem.

We have an excellent track record of delivering high quality clinical services to a range of local communities across the boroughs we serve.

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0097-23-0010

Job locations

Mind Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub

Tooting High Street

London

SW17 0SZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Community Programmes Coordinator Active Wellbeing

Grade & Salary:

WM6 SCP26 £26,962 per annum

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week

Line Management Reports:

None

Accountable to:

Wellbeing Hub Manager Tooting Hub

Functional Responsibility:

Active Wellbeing Programme

Job Purpose:

To coordinate care for service users through the Active Wellbeing Programme, meeting service objectives and the requirements of service level agreements and contracts.

Main Responsibilities

To be an active member of the Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Community Programmes team, working with colleagues to co-ordinate and deliver activities through the Active Wellbeing programme, as agreed with line manager

To identify, assess and plan support with service users, undertaking risk assessments and monitoring, as required

Handle eligibility queries

Liaise with referrers as part of referral pathway

Lead on correspondence and decision making related to current mental health or physical health with clients relating to the

Lead on signposting, suitability of re-referrals, identifying motivations and exploring alternatives, e.g. drop-in gym

Carry out ongoing liaison with HCPs

Work closely with Instructor as part of joint working in line with programme approach

Ongoing correspondence / decision making / review related to wellbeing concerns, changing circumstances and motivations

Ongoing liaison with HCPs

Conducting assessments and reviews (see structure of IA). Guiding instructors with person-centred goal setting and physical activity levels. Monitoring consistency across instructors.

Applying specialised training in motivational interviewing and behaviour change principles throughout.

Goal setting follow up to referrer and additional actions, inc. issuing concession voucher

Raising concerns from appointments to referrer / support worker, e.g. very high BP reading

Individual case management / judgement calls regarding suitability throughout the programme

Addressing poor and fluctuating engagement with HCPs & client, putting cases on hold or reviewing

Ongoing correspondence / decision making / review related to wellbeing concerns, changing circumstances and motivations

Identifying barriers (e.g. minor injuries) and joint working to empower participants to overcome them using a co-produced approach, inc. care co-ordinators, support workers, psychiatrist, instructor and client

Daily updates with SOI to oversee Client Log and Session Log. Task allocation / delegation to SO.

Exploring and updating a directory of exit routes.

Identifying process / systems issues, solutions and implementing change.

Circulating papers for Steering Group

Finding SUs for events, speaking, peer leads, etc.

Identifying testimonials and producing case studies. Qualitative reporting.

Collating information for e-bulletin

Attending Wandsworth MH Providers Forum

Speaking at ad hoc events, e.g. PCP Co-creation; SURG; Get Active Wandsworth; Elevate; SWL&StG

To carry out necessary data analysis and co-ordinate the consistent input of data and regular outcome monitoring/reporting

To actively promote and market the services provided by Mind in Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster

To ensure appropriate monitoring and reporting of safeguarding issues in line with Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminsters policies

To promote equality of opportunity, diversity, service user involvement and customer care in all aspects of service delivery

To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and role