Mental Health IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (may include weekend and evening work)

Salary: £24,982                                                         

Job Purpose: 

• To provide individual information, support and signposting for women, including young women supported by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust disclosing experiences of domestic violence/abuse

• To provide training and support to health professionals within BSMHT on understanding and responding to DVA

Responsible To: IRIS Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy and support service

• To provide support to women, experiencing DVA referred or signposted by trust colleagues.
• To provide direct casework support, advice and information, advocacy to women experiencing DVA through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the department, face to face contacts in clinical teams.

• To work with women experiencing DVA to increase their personal safety (and that of any children) and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights
• To be clear of Safeguarding principles, seeking guidance from the Trust Safeguarding Team where appropriate.

• To develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies when needed. This will include referral to colleagues within BSWA, to other specialist DVA services or other external agencies when appropriate
• To keep accurate records of all work done with or on behalf of clients and produce written reports as requested, including a monthly report of referrals and the take up of these referrals advocacy including outputs and patient outcomes
• To contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Practice-based work

• To work alongside mental health colleagues to deliver training and awareness sessions to health care professionals about DVA within BSMHT
• To promote awareness of the experiences and needs of women living with or escaping DVA, particularly in relation to their health

• To develop a good relationship with all staff and work effectively as part of the departmental team. This includes:

• provision of systematic support to teams in participating departments, including meeting with individuals and small groups of clinical and administrative staff
• working closely with DVA champions in each department, where applicable
• attending relevant meetings

• To further develop effective assessment and monitoring procedures and ensure that clear accurate records are kept and maintained
• To review number of advocate referrals made by clinicians in participating departments.

Administration and Monitoring

• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
• To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures
• To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date
• To monitor and evaluate the service, via various methods including feedback from service users
• To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders
• To follow the host Trust’s policies and procedures

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the staff, volunteers and service users by:
  • Maintaining BSWA and trust communication records
  • Following safety procedures
  • Attending team meetings
• To attend in-house and Trust training
• To attend support and supervision sessions, including case reviews and safeguarding, with your line manager
• To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies
• To be involved in the Annual Review process
• To participate in multi agency work, including delivery of training and awareness sessions, as agreed with your line manager
• To promote awareness of BSWA services and the impact of domestic violence on women and children

Training:

• To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager
• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users
• To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager

General:

• To work within BSWA and Trust policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
• To work within BSWA’s and BSMHT’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and offer an equal service to all women, children and young people regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation
• To maintain the confidentiality of women and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisations.
• To work within BSWA, Trust and local multi-agency adult and child safeguarding procedures. Where this may produce conflict immediately raise with line manager. (Worker will be trained to level 3 safeguarding)
• To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level
• To work within the principles and standards of Birmingham DV Standards and support Birmingham Domestic Abuse Strategy
• To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times
• To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post

These posts are subject to a 6% pension contribution.  Women only need apply.  These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). 

BSWA operates within Safer Recruitment good practice guidelines. Please note all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check before commencing their employment.

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application.

Recovery Worker (Drop-In)
Part Time (19 hours per week) – willing to consider various hours
Service opening; 10:00 to 18:30 weekdays, 17:00 to 20:00 weekends
£19,074 - £19,909 per annum, pro rata (dependent on level of qualification)
Based: West Midlands (Solihull, Shirley, Chelmsley Wood)

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.  Working in partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, our new service, a Mental Health Open Access (drop-in), will provide prevention and early intervention for people living with mental ill health, to prevent escalation into longer term difficulties.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with our communities at time when they need support, therefore having the right team in place is therefore critical to the success of it.

About the role

As a Recovery Worker you will be required to provide a high quality, recovery focused service to our clients who have a range of mental health and autistic traits as well as other support needs including learning disabilities, physical health issues and substance misuse, whilst promoting independence and social inclusion.

With experience of working within a community based, mental health setting, you should be able to inspire, engage and motivate people.  With the proven ability to identify barriers, understand need and support people to achieve their goals the role will include one to one engagement, facilitating activities within the service and community, administrative tasks, sign posting and engaging people in other provision.

You will work alongside Peer Support Workers (PSW) and Clinicians to achieve the best person-centered care with the patient for their recovery, whether that be joint working with other services to support them to make reasonable adjustments or PSW so patients can learn and practice skills.

About you

You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include one to one engagement and facilitating group-based activities, sign posting and engaging people in mainstream provision.

You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical and substance misuse would be an advantage for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role. Due to the nature of the post, a full driving license and access to transport will be essential.

It is essential that you hold an NVQ Health and Social Care level 2 or level 3 and be willing to develop further as the role requires.

What we offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.

MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme.

At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development, with support to achieve the L3 Health and Social Care qualification. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives

Closing date: 13th February 2022

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Recovery Worker (Enablement Services)
Full Time – shift patterns will include some evening and weekend work
£19,074 - £19,909 per annum, dependent on qualification
Based: Solihull

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.  Working in partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, our new service, Mental Health Community Enablement Services, will provide early intervention for people living with co-existing Mental Health needs and Autism to support people to be as independent as possible.  This is an exciting and innovative new service and is one of the first to be delivered in England and therefore having the right staff who are enthusiastic, motivated and experienced in place is crucial.

About the role

As a Recovery Worker you will be required to provide a high quality, recovery focused service to our clients who have a range of mental health and autistic traits as well as other support needs including learning disabilities, physical health issues and substance misuse, whilst promoting independence and social inclusion.

With experience of working within a community based, mental health setting, you should be able to inspire, engage and motivate people.  With the proven ability to identify barriers, understand need and support people to achieve their goals the role will include one to one engagement, facilitating activities within the service and community, administrative tasks, sign posting and engaging people in other provision.

You will work alongside Peer Support Workers (PSW) and professionals to achieve the best person centered care, promote independence and achieve personal outcomes. Either through joint working with other services to support them to make reasonable adjustments or PSW so service users can learn and practice skills.

About you

You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include one to one engagement and facilitating group-based activities, sign posting and engaging people in mainstream provision.

You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical and substance misuse would be an advantage for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role. Due to the nature of the post, a full driving licence and access to transport will be essential

It is essential that you hold an NVQ Health and Social Care level 2 or level 3 and be willing to develop further as the role requires.

What we offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.

MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, and a 5% contributory pension scheme.

At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development, with support to achieve the L3 Health and Social Care qualification. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives.

Closing date: 13th February 2022

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer who has a passion for developing others and a commitment to maintaining our reputation for excellence. This is a key leadership role in a nationally recognised organisation that is seeking to make a change in society.

We are the largest Law Centre in the country, and we provide specialist legal advice to people across Coventry and Birmingham.  Our aim is to use the law to seek change, so that those facing poverty or disadvantage, discrimination or exclusion are better able to take a full and active part in society.

This role is central to the work we do, providing a focus on maintaining our Lexcel accreditation and compliance with regulatory obligations, while ensuring we provide an excellent service to clients, many of whom may be experiencing trauma or significant disadvantage. You will lead our Team Heads who are experienced lawyers and will work with them to develop systems and processes that enable team members to work in a supportive and structured environment.

You will bring experience in leading and managing a team of caseworkers or solicitors. You will be able to support and nurture a culture of excellence amongst our casework teams, and you will have the ability to apply strategic thinking to our casework service and how we best support those who need our services.

You will be joining the Law Centre at a critical time for the organisation as we embed a new five-year strategy that puts rights at the heart of solutions to poverty and disadvantage in Coventry, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area.

Most of all, you will be committed to the vision and values of the Law Centre and you will understand the impact of poverty and disadvantage on individuals, families and communities and the role access to justice and increased knowledge of legal rights has in mitigating this.

Terms and conditions

This is a full-time position with a salary of between £40,375 - £45,527 depending on experience.

This role is based at our Coventry office which is 5 minutes from the railway station.  You will be required to work from time to time at our Birmingham office. The pandemic means we are currently all home working, but we expect as we emerge from this there will still be some flexibility for home-working some of the time.

Our terms and conditions include a 37-hour working week, flexible working hours; 28 days holiday (rising by 1 day per year of service to 35 days after 5 years’ service) plus 8 statutory days, pension scheme membership and access to an employee assistance programme.

Closing date – 10am – 11th February 2022

Interview date – week commencing 15th February 2022

You have a good understanding of the harm caused by alcohol and drug use to adults, young people, children, families and society and a sympathetic approach to people who misuse them? You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Aquarius as a Recovery Support Worker.

We’re part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we’re looking for a self-motivated individual to join us at our Recovery Near You service in Wolverhampton. This is a substance misuse service that works with adults aged 18+ and is run in partnership with Nacro and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. Your challenge? To provide advice, support, advocacy and key work for recovery plans and undertake elements of assessment and case management as directed. You’ll work not only from Aquarius offices, but also in primary care, arrest referral, hospital and youth settings and other outreach settings as required. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to operate in a way that recognises and values diversity and understands the functional model of substance misuse, the Recovery Agenda and the problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.

Preferably with a NVQ 2/3 in Social Care, or willing to attain this, you are used to working to policy and procedural requirements that include child protection, vulnerable adults, confidentiality and health & safety. We’ll also be looking for good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and fulfil data requirements. A flexible approach is important too, as is commitment to taking a client centred approach to providing services and working in a way that recognises and values diversity.

The salary for this post is £17,550 with progression to £18,278 per annum.

This is a fixed term post that ends on 31 March 2023.

This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

Closing Date for applications is 6 February 2022  (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received)  

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

Job Description- Resettlement and Integration Caseworker

Reporting to: Resettlement and Integration Coordinator

Responsible for: n/a

Salary: £18k to £19.5k depending on experience

Hours: Part time or full time, up to 35 hours per week

Contract- rolling monthly contract

Probation period: 4 months

The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is an established and vibrant charity working with new communities in the Black Country and Birmingham. We are seeking Resettlement and Integration Bank staff for Walsall and Wolverhampton.

About the role

The aim of this role will be to enable and empower newly arrived often vulnerable refugees to settle into their new communities with confidence.

As a resettlement bank staff you will work closely with the volunteers, floating support workers and Resettlement Manager to provide a wraparound service to our clients across Wolverhampton.

Key elements of the service will include support with housing, health, education and employment.

There will be a requirement to record and document contact using online systems, ensuring an evidence based practice model of working and seamless support delivery for our clients.

Purpose of post

To support refugee families and/or individuals who have newly arrived to the UK. •

To enable clients to sustain independence within their new communities.

• To provide bespoke support and intervention based on client individual needs.

• To work alongside volunteers and other organisations to assist refugees to reach their own goals and aspirations as part of their integration in the UK. Main duties and responsibilities For service delivery – working directly and with volunteers and support workers:

• Manage a caseload of clients: o Provide initial reception and orientation. o Carry out a holistic needs assessment and prepare a Personal Integration Plan with clients o Negotiate specialist intervention with external agencies as appropriate according to the client’s needs. o To be the lead contact for all agencies and responsible for coordinating support for your key clients. o To lone work within client’s homes.

• To deliver a comprehensive action plan for welcoming the refugees from preparation prior to arrival and support for the first year and beyond. This includes but is not limited to:

o Checking suitability of properties with the housing partner

o Welcoming families upon arrival at a UK airport o Registering with GP’s, dentists and opticians; attending medical assessments and appointments; securing appropriate specialist medical care and liaising with different health services;

o Working with Social Services to ensure all special needs are addressed; o Registering for Biometric Residence Cards and benefits, ensuring that refugees understand their financial rights and responsibilities;

o Providing on-going orientation to the UK – information, classes, workshops and visits by key statutory services; o Registering and supporting children with local schools; o Facilitating access to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for all newly-arrived adults;

o Sign-posting and assisting in training, education and employment to ensure long term independence;

o Organising trips and outings to places of interest and providing opportunities for social interaction. o To provide holistic support around all areas of need including housing, welfare, employment, substance misuse, family reunion and social engagement.

• To ensure that this work has a focus on fostering the independence of the clients and has respect for the culture, personal history and situation of all its users.

• To promote the long-term integration of refugees and the development of refugee communities by providing a range of tailored services to them and through working with other service providers to maximise opportunities for refugees.

• To work with clients to facilitate their access and engagement with mainstream statutory and voluntary sector services.

• To liaise as appropriate with the client’s housing providers, ensuring that the clients are able to represent any concerns to the provider.

• To ensure that this work is carried out in accordance with RMC’s values, principles, policies and procedures, specifically those around equal opportunity, confidentiality, impartiality and non-directive advice.

• With the support of the Manager, to maintain and develop excellent working relationships with and between external stakeholders in order to improve the availability of mainstream and specialist services for newly arrived refugees.

• To develop the service in collaboration with volunteers, and ensure that they receive all of the support they need to take an active role in the support of refugees

• To work as part of a multi-skilled team, supporting your colleagues and volunteers to achieve outcomes.

• To keep full, accurate and up-to-date case records.

• To provide written and oral reports as required.

• To work with the manager in reviewing, planning and developing the service.

• To carry out monitoring and evaluation processes as appropriate For the Charity •

To play an active role in one or more RMC’s working groups as required.

• To liaise with other teams in RMC as appropriate.

• To attend regular team meetings, in order to share information, monitor services and foster effective and supportive team working.

• To participate in supervision, appraisal and training as agreed with the Manager

. • To carry out administrative tasks in support of own work (e.g. word- processing, filing and recording on RMC’s database).

• To carry out other duties consistent with the nature of the post, and in furtherance of the project.

• To carry out all the above in accordance with the aims, values and policies of RMC, in particular, confidentiality, impartiality and Equal Opportunities. The above duties will be prioritised by the Head of Services in consultation with the post holder.

The post-holder may be asked to re-organise his/her work in order to help RMC to respond to changes in type or extent of needs of refugees, which can arise from time to time.

This would be done in a way consistent with the purposes of the post and in consultation with the post-holder.

Candidate Specification

All experience may be paid or voluntary, full or part-time, in the UK or overseas. Candidates will be short-listed on the following specifications: Experience – essential

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of the needs of refugees, and the issues or difficulties which may affect their resettlement. • Experience of comprehensively assessing need and creating risk management plans for multiple individuals.

• Experiences of supporting people to address their needs through support planning, case management and an understanding of the importance of involving clients fully as possible in that process.

• Experience of working with a wide range of professionals to access needs led intervention.

• Experience of working within a multitier staff team, inclusive of supporting volunteers to support clients. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills- essential

• Knowledge and awareness of how to engage with hard to reach individuals, and understanding of the potential barriers to active engagement.

• An understanding of the issues facing refugees during integration to a new community.

• Good knowledge of the services available to support refugees

. • Proven ability to communicate and negotiate to a high level and build strong partnerships, both verbal and non-verbally with shareholders and stakeholders.

• Good organisational and monitoring skills, with the ability to prioritise. • Excellent administrative skills including good computing skills and the ability to use I.T. applications.

• Understanding and a commitment to diversity and equality, with demonstrable cultural competence.

• Ability to lone work and complete delegated task with own initiative.

• Ability to be flexible to the needs of the organisation.

• Fluent in Arabic, Farsi/Dari or Pashto, excellent verbal and non-verbal communication. Desirable

• Good local knowledge • OISC (Office of Immigration Services Commission) regulated • Experience of providing outreach support to families in their home.

• Car driver In addition to the above, candidates will be interviewed on the following if they are short-listed. Candidates need not write about these points in the application form.

• Ability and understanding of how to provide high quality face-to face support in the community and minimum of two years’ experience of having done so.

• Ability and experience of assessment and compiling appropriate packages of support with service users and two years’ experience of having done so.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to service user involvement and fostering independence.

• Working knowledge of UK mainstream services e.g. Education, Health, Housing, Welfare Benefits and community support systems.

• Experience and understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.

• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities • Ability to work in partnership with and provide support for volunteers and interpreters as appropriate.

• Good negotiating skills for working with a wide range of voluntary and statutory agencies.

• Commitment to the principles of confidentiality, impartiality and non-directive advice.

• Constructive approach to working within a small team and a larger agency.

• Excellent active listening skills.

• Good spoken and written English, sufficient to provide advice in English, to advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients.

• Open and reflective attitude to your own work and experience.

• Ability to plan and manage own workload.

• Ability to be administratively self-sufficient, including the working knowledge of Windows 98 and Word 2000 to the required standard

Terms and conditions of employment

The following conditions of service will apply:

Salary: TBC

Location :Wolverhampton

Pension RMC: will contribute 3% of gross basic salary

Holidays :21 days per year plus public holidays pro rata for part-time post. Holiday entitlement increases to 24 days after 2 years and 29 days after 5 years.

Hours of Work :35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed.

Probation: This post will have a probationary period of 4 months.

Notice: One month’s notice of termination of employment on either side.

Disability: We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.

Enhanced DBS: Employment in this post will be subject to a satisfactory police clearance being obtained. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exception) Order 1975 and you are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Travel expenses :If travel around the Black Country is undertaken in your own vehicle for work purposes can be reclaimed at the rate of 45 pence per mile.

Reference ID: resettlementJAN2022

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: £18,000.00-£19,500.00 per year

Support Worker

Birmingham 

£18,639 per annum

East Team 1 x 18.75 hours per week

South & West Teams 6 x 37.50 hours per week

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. 

They are looking for experienced and enthusiastic people to work in a supportive coaching capacity as key workers within their Support Services in the West of Birmingham. The service is broken down into four area teams.  As a Support Worker/Coach, you will be leading on the delivery of support for those experiencing mental health difficulties.  They have designed the support to be local, responsive and collaborative with a mixture of one to one support and group support.

You will be engaging with service users either in their own homes or in their local community to ensure that the support offered enables them to continue to enjoy stability in their accommodation.

All of their service users have aspirations and wishes and it will be your role to ensure that you support people to achieve these. This is not something they as a service expect to do alone. You will be working in a holistic way and ensuring that local organisations are a strong part of their delivery model.

Whether you are working one to one or with a group of service users your focus will be on recovery and your day is likely to be a mixture of working in this way, but also making sure that they retain close and effective links with local organisations and the local community.

You will also work alongside service users who have made the step into volunteering and Peer Mentoring and therefore you will be utilising their experience and motivation to create a service which both respects service users and encourages participation.

You will have experience in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with strong values and work within a recovery approach.

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this position they would like to hear from you.

If you wish to apply please provide a detailed explanation of how you feel that you meet each of the values, attributes and experience required for these positions.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Our  client's people are key to the success of the organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 January 2022

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 February 2022 via Teams

Mental Health Support / Peer Mentor 

Birmingham 

£18,535 Per annum (£7,414 pro rata)

Up to 15 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

12-month fixed contract 

Our client has been at the forefront of helping to develop a range of supportive interventions and alternatives for individuals who are experiencing emotional / psychological distress. They are also an organisation that places high value on employing those who have lived experience and have a successful track record in the recruitment, training and support of Peer Mentors into their organisation.

They are looking to recruit a part time Peer Mentor to work closely with people who have experienced mental health difficulties and are being supported to move out of a hospital environment.  You will support their discharge from the hospital setting and assist with resettlement and independence, helping them to manage their physical, psychological, and emotional health needs. Using a person-centred approach, you will focus on maintaining and strengthening the person’s wellbeing and enabling people to build personal coping strategies and resilience.

You will demonstrate a good understanding of lived experience of mental health, in particular the social determinants that sustain and improve psychological and physical well-being and maintain independence.  With an empathic understanding, you will demonstrate knowledge of managing difficult situations and the individual recovery journey. Excellent verbal, written and IT skills are essential along with the ability to liaise with professionals and local community networks.  A good working knowledge of local facilities, organisations and resources is also required in this post. 

Their people are key to the success of the organisation and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for application is 2nd February 2022

Interviews will take place on Monday 7 and Wednesday 9 February 2022

Team Leader (Mental Health Support)

Birmingham 

£25,424 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. 

As a Locality Lead you will be managing a team of staff and leading on the delivery of support for those experiencing mental health difficulties. They have designed the support to be local, responsive and collaborative with a mixture of one to one support and group support. You will engage with and understand the communities you support and ensure service users are appropriately supported either in their own home or in their local community. 

All of their service users have aspirations and goals and it will be your role to ensure that the staff team supports individuals to achieve these. This is not something we, as a service, expect to do alone. You will be working in a community focused way to ensure that local organisations are a strong part of our delivery model, ensuring that we retain close and effective links with local organisations. 

Reporting to the Locality Manager you will be leading and managing a staff team and will maintain standards and outcomes in line with contract demands. You will ensure a strong presence in the communities in your areas and ensure that pathways are in place for referrals both in and out of the service.

They’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working within a management role and of working either in a voluntary or paid role in the mental health field
• A NCFE level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of managing challenging situations and working under pressure.

Please note due to the nature of the role you will need to be flexible in working hours, which may include evening and weekends.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 30 January 2022

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2 February 2022 via Teams

Adult Counselling Service Team Leader

WORCESTERSHIRE/HEREFORDSHIRE

Role overview

WMRSASC is an established, thriving and growing charity providing specialist services to individuals and families affected by sexual violence. We are looking to recruit an Adult Counselling Team Leader to support the management and development of our dedicated team of counsellors. The ideal candidate will have a sound background of working in this sector and experience of managing or leading a team.

The post holder will be based in either our Worcester or Hereford office, depending on location of applicant.

The main purpose of the role is to:

Work in co-operation with the counselling services manager, mentoring and supporting the counselling team and volunteers to deliver services offered by WMRSASC to any person who has experienced sexual violence of any kind.

- Support the development of service provision
- Support the management team where required
- Provide mentoring and support training for counsellors and placement counselling
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
- Support inductions for newly recruited staff
- Support assessment and quality assurance reviews
- Undertake administrative duties associated with the post
- Support client group work
- Support and attend peer group skills sharing of resources
- Support CYP counselling service
- Manage an agreed caseload

You will need to hold a Level 4 or equivalent in counselling/psychotherapy and have current membership and registration with a recognised professional body such as the BACP.

WMRSASC offers a comprehensive training package, ongoing CPD and Clinical supervision. We also offer optional membership to a private health scheme and 3% employer pension contributions.

Annual leave is currently 26 days plus 8 days statutory holidays per annum to be calculated pro rata to hours worked. (Increases to 31 days from the April following five year’s continuous service).

West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults. All successful candidates are required to have a current Enhanced DBS check with WMRSASC before any offer is confirmed.

Closing date: 20th February 2022.

Contract type Permanent
Hours 37.5 per week
Salary £30,229 per annum

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Residential Support Worker

We are looking for a Residential Support Coordinator to provide effective support to the organisations Residential Rehabilitation Programme in a way that enables clients to overcome their addiction to gambling and move forward to recovery and independent living.

The Programme provides structured support, to females aged over 18 years with severe gambling history, through a 5-week residential stay.

Position: Residential Support Coordinator

Location: Birmingham for 6 months and then moving to a WV3 postcode in Wolverhampton, which will be the permanent location

Salary: £20,000 starting salary

Hours: 35 hours per week – various shifts available including weekend day-time or evening, weekdays day-time or evening or 48 and 36-hour sleep ins weekdays and weekends.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, occupational sick pay, wellbeing programme and eye care vouchers.

About the Role

As Residential Support Coordinator, you will lead on the induction of new residents through provision of key information, ensuring initial needs and concerns are identified and met, and helping them to settle in. This will also include preparation of their room, safe storage of personal items and property checks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaise with a range of health, justice and social care agencies to support residents’
• Support residents with their weekly budgeting plans and accompany residents to obtain their weekly shopping needs
• Assist and provide advocacy for residents with communication issues where appropriate
• Address problems arising within the house on an individual basis or within house meetings
• Support residents to develop their living skills to plan for indoor and outdoor recreational and recovery-based activities and to accompany residents whilst they attend these activities
• Support residents to meet their wider health and social care needs
• Undertake weekly Health & Safety checks of communal areas, staff areas and resident’s rooms
• Support development of the Programme
• carry out required administration functions, including risk assessments, incident reporting, correspondence, monitoring, data capture and updating the electronic case management database, ensuring quality record keeping at all times

About You

As a Residential Support Coordinator, you will uphold the organisations values and be non-judgemental, passionate, honest, open to change and empower service users. Along with experience of working in a health and social care environment (e.g. residential, mental health or drug support services), you will have:

• A Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care, Advice and Guidance or equivalent
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Experience of understanding of risk, incident and safeguarding processes
• The ability to handle crisis situations and work flexibly to meet needs
• An understanding of risk, incident and safeguarding processes
• Experience of supporting group work with vulnerable and challenging groups
• Computer Literacy Skills including experience of using database systems, Microsoft Office and Outlook

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Residential Support Coordinator, Residential Rehabilitation Support Coordinator, Rehabilitation Support Coordinator, Programme Support Coordinator, Programme Officer, Residential Support Worker, Residential Support Officer, Residential Support Case Worker, Support Worker, Support Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.