Job summary
Our Early Intervention Psychosis team provides assessment and treatment for people aged between 14 and 65 who are experiencing psychosis.
The successful candidate will be working as part of a specialist Multi Disciplinary Team in the community provide a range of personalised interventions to support recovery and wellbeing.
The role involves working independently across North and Mid Devon which is a large locality and will require meeting clients in their homes and other community settings. It will suit someone with experience of mental health and psychosis and also someone who is able to work independently. They will be motivated to support clients in terms of their social, emotional and occupational needs including outdoor activities, independent living skills and supporting independence. People with lived experience are valued in this role.
The post holder will be an integral part of the team and be expected to attend regular team meetings and supervision. They will participate in training opportunities and co-work with professionally trained staff to provided quality interventions as part of personalised care planning.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in weekly team meetings
- Work with a caseload of clients under supervision of a qualified member of staff
- Contribute to personalised care planning to support recovery
- Visit people in the community including their own homes and support them to engage in meaningful occupations that support emotional wellbeing
- Promote a holistic attitude towards physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing
- Support development of independent living skills including use of public transport, money management, occupation to support a healthy daily routine including outdoor activities in line with individualised care planning
- Contributing to relapse prevention in line with Recovery Model
- Support the MDT in engaging clients and their families in their recovery
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the daily supervision of mental health
practitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
to support the delivery of recovery care plans for clients with a range of
mental health presentations in the community. This will involve working across
agencies e.g. Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sector
organisations.
The post holder will work intensively with people to
support them in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitating
hospital discharge.
The post holder will be expected to work to a clearly
defined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range of
interventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role of
people on behalf of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the daily supervision of mental health
practitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
to support the delivery of recovery care plans for clients with a range of
mental health presentations in the community. This will involve working across
agencies e.g. Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sector
organisations.
The post holder will work intensively with people to
support them in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitating
hospital discharge.
The post holder will be expected to work to a clearly
defined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range of
interventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role of
people on behalf of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education
- To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion
Desirable
- NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
Desirable
- Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations
Desirable
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- IT skills
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
- Good written communication.
- Able to work in a team effectively
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
Desirable
Physical & Other
Essential
- Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust
- To be self-motivated.
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
- To be maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience, towards individuals with mental health illness. To maintain professionalism at all times.
- To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.
- An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
- To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
- To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education
- To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion
Desirable
- NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
Desirable
- Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations
Desirable
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- IT skills
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
- Good written communication.
- Able to work in a team effectively
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
Desirable
Physical & Other
Essential
- Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust
- To be self-motivated.
- Able to work changing shift patterns as required
- To be maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience, towards individuals with mental health illness. To maintain professionalism at all times.
- To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.
- An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
- To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
- To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties
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.
