Job summary
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 30 hour, Assistant Navigator to join our Floating Support Team in North Staffordshire.
This post is offered at Band 3 on Agenda for Change terms and conditions
On appointment all Social Care staff are inducted into our nationally recognised Social Work Learning Academy, you will be fully supported to develop your skills from day one with many development opportunities available as you progress through your career including the Care Certificate, Apprenticeships in Social Care and Health and the Degree in Social Work
Staffordshire Community Mental Health service provides an integrated, personalised, recovery focused service, to local people of working age who may be experiencing significant and disabling mental health difficulties. We are supported by strong partnerships and work in collaboration with partner agencies, both statutory and non-statutory adhering to the "One Staffordshire" ethos which enables Staffordshire wide partnerships to support the people who live in the county.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assistant Navigators are core members of our team working closely with Advanced Social Work Practitioners and Social Workers under the supervision of the Personalisation and Social Inclusion Team Lead, Senior Navigator and Navigators. Our social care staff all work collaboratively with our Health colleagues and are valued and respected members of the Health and Social Care workforce.
You will operate within legislative frameworks, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, along with other relevant legislation and guidance, offering support based on clearly defined National eligibility criteria to adults and carers. This post is based in the North Staffordshire area. We pride ourselves on providing a highly responsive, preventative and effective service to people of working age across the entirety of the County.
We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in working with people recovering from mental health difficulties, this will include supporting people during the transition from hospital wards back into their homes, neighbourhoods and wider communities; and you can demonstrate that you are motivated, can work as part of a team, engage with people, maintain a caseload, promote independence and value people, their families and friends as essential partners
A variety of interests and skills are essential to help inspire people who use the service to move forward in their lives; the confidence and enthusiasm to work with partners to explore opportunities in local communities, support community participation and build community capacity
The successful applicants will join a team who are committed to providing a quality service to the Adults and Carers that we work with.
You will ideally need to have a full driving licence and access to a car. This is both an interesting and challenging post for someone who has a commitment to improving outcomes for the people of Staffordshire.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assistant Navigators are core members of our team working closely with Advanced Social Work Practitioners and Social Workers under the supervision of the Personalisation and Social Inclusion Team Lead, Senior Navigator and Navigators. Our social care staff all work collaboratively with our Health colleagues and are valued and respected members of the Health and Social Care workforce.
You will operate within legislative frameworks, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, along with other relevant legislation and guidance, offering support based on clearly defined National eligibility criteria to adults and carers. This post is based in the North Staffordshire area. We pride ourselves on providing a highly responsive, preventative and effective service to people of working age across the entirety of the County.
We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in working with people recovering from mental health difficulties, this will include supporting people during the transition from hospital wards back into their homes, neighbourhoods and wider communities; and you can demonstrate that you are motivated, can work as part of a team, engage with people, maintain a caseload, promote independence and value people, their families and friends as essential partners
A variety of interests and skills are essential to help inspire people who use the service to move forward in their lives; the confidence and enthusiasm to work with partners to explore opportunities in local communities, support community participation and build community capacity
The successful applicants will join a team who are committed to providing a quality service to the Adults and Carers that we work with.
You will ideally need to have a full driving licence and access to a car. This is both an interesting and challenging post for someone who has a commitment to improving outcomes for the people of Staffordshire.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Committed to completing a level 3 qualification in a relevant field. E.g. level 3 'Lead Adult Care Worker' Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 qualifications in relevant subject area. English and Maths at level 5 or Grade C or functional skills at level 2 or must be willing to complete functional skills as part of the qualification.
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent and willing to undertake additional qualifications in Health and Social Care
- Possesses a recognised basic IT qualification (ECDL or equivalent) or can display IT skills to an equivalent level of competence
Experience
Essential
- Able to work within a team environment and contribute effectively to team / service development.
- Ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
Desirable
- Lived experience or previous experience of mental health needs either as a person who has used services or as a carer
- Experience of working within the specialist area with groups and individuals in a health and social care setting or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Committed to completing a level 3 qualification in a relevant field. E.g. level 3 'Lead Adult Care Worker' Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 qualifications in relevant subject area. English and Maths at level 5 or Grade C or functional skills at level 2 or must be willing to complete functional skills as part of the qualification.
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent and willing to undertake additional qualifications in Health and Social Care
- Possesses a recognised basic IT qualification (ECDL or equivalent) or can display IT skills to an equivalent level of competence
Experience
Essential
- Able to work within a team environment and contribute effectively to team / service development.
- Ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
Desirable
- Lived experience or previous experience of mental health needs either as a person who has used services or as a carer
- Experience of working within the specialist area with groups and individuals in a health and social care setting or equivalent
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.
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.
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).
