Job summary
Aspire
is a city-wide service offering support to people, including those who are at risk of experiencing voices, visions,
extreme suspiciousness, and other severe mental health difficulties to a degree
that would meet the criteria for psychosis. The ARMS pathway supports people
aged 14-35 for up to two years.
The
Band 4 Trainee ARMS Practitioner
role is a 12 month training programme in which you will be provided with skills
and learning opportunities to develop and demonstrate competency to undertake a
Band 5 ARMS Practitioner
role. You will be provided with a structured learning and development programme of support to develop skills and competencies in working
therapeutically with and coordinating the care of clients who are at risk of
experiencing psychosis. You will be taught and supported to carry out a range
of interventions and duties under the direction of your supervisor and the
wider team. Ultimately you will learn all aspects of the ARMS
Practitioner role, and there will potentially be opportunities to work with
at-risk communities to prevent the escalation of difficulties with people in
their communities.
Main duties of the job
The
trainee programme provides opportunity to:
Be
part of a team providing specialist mental health support for clients aged
between 14 and 35 years old
Provide
support and care with clients and their families/networks to help identify,
develop and improve their mental and related physical wellbeing.
Work
collaboratively with other services to provide joined up care
Become
skilled in assessment to determine peoples suitability for the ARMS pathway
Develop
skills in caseload management
Understand
risk management and subsequent risk management interventions and safety
planning
Be
competent in planning effective care
Provide
mental health interventions and social recovery-orientated activities
Proactively
engage communities in enabling the early identification of people who may be at
risk of experiencing psychosis (extreme states of distress).
About us
Inspire North
aims to provide a high-quality customer service adhering to the principles of
best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with
diversity. Inspire North is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation and you
must be committed to developing and enhancing the services we provide.
Community Links
as part of the Inspire North Group is a provider of mental health support
services to socially excluded groups working with vulnerable and disadvantaged
individuals and families. We deliver a range of creative services in
partnership with organisations who share our values across sectors and
communities.
The organisation expects all its employees to carry
out their duties in a professional manner with a client focus, ensuring that
respect and courtesy is shown to them, colleagues, other service providers and
all those in contact with the organisation.
You are expected to uphold the values and ethos of the Inspire North
Group at all times.
We are proudly and actively anti-racist and as
such, you are expected to drive the anti-racism agenda forward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Aspire is a recovery focussed multi-disciplinary
team which uses trauma informed approaches
that are supported with weekly access to psychological supervision from the
teams therapists. We are an assertive service and all members of the team work
creatively and assertively to engage clients and their families/networks with
the support available to them
The main aspects of this role are:
1.
To develop a working knowledge of current
principles, evidence-based practice, and service provision within the context of an ARMS service and the
broader Early Intervention in Psychosis field.
2.
To develop skills in triaging and assessments using validated measures (e.g.
CAARMS; Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental State) to identify people
with an at risk mental state, and formulating and care planning their
presenting issues, signposting to alternative services where appropriate.
3.Potentially
assist with working with communities that have historically had adverse
experiences of services (e.g. admissions), due to people experiencing severe
forms of distress. Aim to reduce stigma and discrimination in
communities/society around the experiences that get labelled psychosis and
facilitate a two-wayexchange of information around preferred responses to
severe forms of distress.
4. To support clients to gain employment, education,
volunteering and training opportunities.
5.To develop skills in the assessment and management of
clinical risk, and
facilitate interventions that empower the service user and/or the family/social
network to reduce and manage risk behaviours.
6.To promote client and family/network involvement in
your work and all aspects of the service, developing skills in working
alongside families/social networks as required.
7. To
ensure that client records and other information systems are completed
accurately and within agreed timescales and to the required standard
8. To
develop skills in planning and delivering meaningful and recovery-orientated care
that is respectful and promotes self-determination, thereby empowering people
to get their basic needs met (e.g. housing, income) and develop a meaningful
life (e.g. meaningful support networks, occupation/activity, education and
training).
9. To work with supervision and guidance and within the
limits of your own capabilities and job role. To seek support when required
10. To communicate effectively and work professionally
and with enthusiasm with all members of the team within a Team Approach.
11.To contribute to the achievement of annually set individual and
team targets and seek opportunities for learning and development. Such as partaking in Community Links Personal
Development Review system.
12. To
participate in regular supervision, team
meetings and other meetings as required.
13.To represent Community Links in a knowledgeable
and professional manner at all times.
14. Keep
up-to-date with and adhere to policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices,
including relevant legislation. To act within professional boundaries at all
times.
You may, be required to perform any other duties as the organisation may
reasonably require. You undertake to work to the best of your ability and use
your best endeavours to promote, develop and extend the groups business and
interests
Please note this
job description is intended to provide a guide to the general duties and
responsibilities of the role the post holder is expected to adopt a flexible
approach to the tasks. It should not be regarded as a contractual
document. It will be reviewed regularly and may be varied at the
discretion of Inspire North.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Aspire is a recovery focussed multi-disciplinary
team which uses trauma informed approaches
that are supported with weekly access to psychological supervision from the
teams therapists. We are an assertive service and all members of the team work
creatively and assertively to engage clients and their families/networks with
the support available to them
The main aspects of this role are:
1.
To develop a working knowledge of current
principles, evidence-based practice, and service provision within the context of an ARMS service and the
broader Early Intervention in Psychosis field.
2.
To develop skills in triaging and assessments using validated measures (e.g.
CAARMS; Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental State) to identify people
with an at risk mental state, and formulating and care planning their
presenting issues, signposting to alternative services where appropriate.
3.Potentially
assist with working with communities that have historically had adverse
experiences of services (e.g. admissions), due to people experiencing severe
forms of distress. Aim to reduce stigma and discrimination in
communities/society around the experiences that get labelled psychosis and
facilitate a two-wayexchange of information around preferred responses to
severe forms of distress.
4. To support clients to gain employment, education,
volunteering and training opportunities.
5.To develop skills in the assessment and management of
clinical risk, and
facilitate interventions that empower the service user and/or the family/social
network to reduce and manage risk behaviours.
6.To promote client and family/network involvement in
your work and all aspects of the service, developing skills in working
alongside families/social networks as required.
7. To
ensure that client records and other information systems are completed
accurately and within agreed timescales and to the required standard
8. To
develop skills in planning and delivering meaningful and recovery-orientated care
that is respectful and promotes self-determination, thereby empowering people
to get their basic needs met (e.g. housing, income) and develop a meaningful
life (e.g. meaningful support networks, occupation/activity, education and
training).
9. To work with supervision and guidance and within the
limits of your own capabilities and job role. To seek support when required
10. To communicate effectively and work professionally
and with enthusiasm with all members of the team within a Team Approach.
11.To contribute to the achievement of annually set individual and
team targets and seek opportunities for learning and development. Such as partaking in Community Links Personal
Development Review system.
12. To
participate in regular supervision, team
meetings and other meetings as required.
13.To represent Community Links in a knowledgeable
and professional manner at all times.
14. Keep
up-to-date with and adhere to policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices,
including relevant legislation. To act within professional boundaries at all
times.
You may, be required to perform any other duties as the organisation may
reasonably require. You undertake to work to the best of your ability and use
your best endeavours to promote, develop and extend the groups business and
interests
Please note this
job description is intended to provide a guide to the general duties and
responsibilities of the role the post holder is expected to adopt a flexible
approach to the tasks. It should not be regarded as a contractual
document. It will be reviewed regularly and may be varied at the
discretion of Inspire North.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence or be working towards this within one year.
Desirable
- Qualification/knowledge of plain English or a Second Language e.g. Urdu, Polish, Swahili, BSL.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups supporting them to manage emotional distress.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of mental health either as service user, carer, worker or volunteer.
Approach
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our service user group.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
- Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload.
- Demonstrate a commitment to enabling and empowering clients to become actively involved in Inspire North and its Associated Companies.
- Positive attitude towards training and Continuous Professional Development.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Outlook.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake work with high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Able to work collaboratively and positively with clients, families/networks, and other service providers, using open and honest communication.
- Good interpersonal skills including listening and displaying empathy.
- Able to work as part of a team but also use own initiative within parameters of responsibility.
Desirable
- Creative, flexible, and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems and their families/networks.
- Good understanding of mental health issues, services, and current legislation.
- Understanding of early intervention in psychosis services and the principles and model of early intervention/At-Risk Mental States.
- Able to assess and manage risk within a therapeutic framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence or be working towards this within one year.
Desirable
- Qualification/knowledge of plain English or a Second Language e.g. Urdu, Polish, Swahili, BSL.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups supporting them to manage emotional distress.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of mental health either as service user, carer, worker or volunteer.
Approach
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our service user group.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
- Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload.
- Demonstrate a commitment to enabling and empowering clients to become actively involved in Inspire North and its Associated Companies.
- Positive attitude towards training and Continuous Professional Development.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Outlook.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake work with high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Able to work collaboratively and positively with clients, families/networks, and other service providers, using open and honest communication.
- Good interpersonal skills including listening and displaying empathy.
- Able to work as part of a team but also use own initiative within parameters of responsibility.
Desirable
- Creative, flexible, and imaginative approach to working with people with mental health problems and their families/networks.
- Good understanding of mental health issues, services, and current legislation.
- Understanding of early intervention in psychosis services and the principles and model of early intervention/At-Risk Mental States.
- Able to assess and manage risk within a therapeutic framework.
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.
