Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a MHST Support Worker to join the Broxtowe Mental Health Support Team, working Monday to Wednesday with possible term time working also an option.
Our Support Workers play a vital role in partnering with schools to deliver early intervention, promote positive mental health, and support the wellbeing of children and young people.
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in CAMHS, as well as those who have worked with children or young people in roles such as youth work, education, or teaching support.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is essential for this role. We are committed to inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver team-developed workshops and assemblies to groups of young people in schools, focusing on themes of emotional health and wellbeing. The role may also involve supporting promotional activities, parent events within schools, and occasionally working outside normal hours to cover parents' evenings.
You may also be asked to contribute to the peer mentoring programmes run by the team in schools, as well as support wider projects that enhance service delivery.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver team-developed workshops and assemblies to groups of young people in schools, focusing on themes of emotional health and wellbeing. The role may also involve supporting promotional activities, parent events within schools, and occasionally working outside normal hours to cover parents evenings.
You may also be asked to contribute to the peer mentoring programmes run by the team in schools, as well as support wider projects that enhance service delivery.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver team-developed workshops and assemblies to groups of young people in schools, focusing on themes of emotional health and wellbeing. The role may also involve supporting promotional activities, parent events within schools, and occasionally working outside normal hours to cover parents evenings.
You may also be asked to contribute to the peer mentoring programmes run by the team in schools, as well as support wider projects that enhance service delivery.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is essential for this role. We are committed to inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Be able to travel across sites and in the community
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education or vocational training to Level 3 supported by experience gained in an educational setting
Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e., Outlook, Database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams
Desirable
- Safeguarding procedures in an educational setting
- Managing and engaging young persons in Mental Health support activities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people in a school setting and /or experience of working alongside CAMHS with young people and families who experience mental health disorders.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of procedures and practices in an educational environment
- Awareness and working knowledge of safeguarding principles/procedures.
- Knowledge of educational environment and support provided by classroom assistants
Skills
Essential
- IT skills - computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Able to facilitate and deliver workshops
- Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and verbal; able to establish interpretation and manage complex and sensitive information in a form relevant to the receiver
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is essential for this role. We are committed to inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Be able to travel across sites and in the community
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education or vocational training to Level 3 supported by experience gained in an educational setting
Training
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e., Outlook, Database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams
Desirable
- Safeguarding procedures in an educational setting
- Managing and engaging young persons in Mental Health support activities
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people in a school setting and /or experience of working alongside CAMHS with young people and families who experience mental health disorders.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of procedures and practices in an educational environment
- Awareness and working knowledge of safeguarding principles/procedures.
- Knowledge of educational environment and support provided by classroom assistants
Skills
Essential
- IT skills - computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Able to facilitate and deliver workshops
- Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and verbal; able to establish interpretation and manage complex and sensitive information in a form relevant to the receiver
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
