Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivering Interventions and Client Care

• Assess and develop evidence-based intervention plans to meet the mild - moderate needs of CYP with a range of mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties, with the support of your supervisor
• Work in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of plans, agreeing interventions, goals and outcomes
• Support children and young people, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
• Deliver evidence-based, low intensity 1:1 and group interventions for CYP aged 5-25 with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties
• Ensure that at all times assessment and intervention are provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity
• Undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others, with support from your supervisor
• Maintain comprehensive records of all training and intervention activity
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection and report clinical outcomes and service access data into the digital patient record system, CYP IAPTUS
• Adhere to the protocols within the education settings worked in
• Deliver psychoeducation and training workshops and programmes to children, young people, parents/carers and education staff
• Signpost referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to relevant services
• Participate fully in regular 1:1 line-management and clinical and case-management supervision
• Practise, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the service and the team.
• Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other education staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services
• Contribute to the development of individual or group intervention materials or training materials
• Attending occasional Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to discuss any young people known to the service
• Monitor and track progress against targets for your caseload and develop plans with your supervisor to reach targets within structured timescales
• Develop a local knowledge of the borough and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of your own professional practice and accreditation, and work in accordance with West London Mind's policies and procedures
• Ensure that confidentiality and its limits is understood, communicated and followed.
• Ensure that any safeguarding, risks or issues are communicated, recorded and shared with appropriate parties.
• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with line-manager on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives
• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintained up to date
• Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives
• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures in the design and delivery of interventions
• Carry out any additional tasks as required by the service and West London Mind

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a current, accredited qualification (EMHP or CWP) to deliver evidence-based mental health based interventions for children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Direct experience delivering interventions for CYP aged 5-25 with mild moderate mental health difficulties
• Experience of routine outcome monitoring, including goals-based outcomes
• Experience of clinical risk assessment and effective case management
• Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
• Experience of handling safeguarding concerns for Children and Young People and adults
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills and excellent time management

Desirable

• Experience of using CYP IAPTUS patient record system
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, or who have special educational needs or disabilities
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary mental health team
• Experience of working in education settings
• Experienced in engaging a range of stakeholders (young people, families, mental health providers, schools etc.)

Skills, Attributes & Qualities

Essential

• A commitment to improving the lives of young people living in our boroughs through high-quality mental health support.
• Having a creative approach to problem solving and developing the service to meet the needs of diverse young people, families and schools.
• Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with schools) and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.
• Ability to manage own workload, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Good standard of Microsoft Office MS Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to working in a way which recognises and respects equity, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to ongoing learning, through formal and informal training and development

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind

Address

44-46 South Ealing Road

Ealing

W5 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hfmind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• The post-holder will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to organise and coordinate a varied range of HR activities. You will have previous experience of coordinating HR activities within a corporate environment and be confident in providing HR support and guidance to managers and colleagues.

Desirable

• Working towards a CIPD qualification would be desirable but is not essential. Previous experience of working within the healthcare sector would also be advantageous, although this is not essential.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Llanarth

Abergavenny

Monmouthshire

NP15 2YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To travel around the North West as required to provide short-term care and support to new individuals in accordance with their Personalised Plan.
• To shadow-train new, core care team support workers to ensure they are confident to deliver the care necessary to the person supported and ensure competence ready for clinical nurse sign-off.
• To ensure all the necessary paperwork in in-situ within the home setting prior to initial care delivery.
• To assist with initial rostering and coordinating rotas for the core care team.
• To act as a role model to new support workers by consistently demonstrating AFGs values, safe, effective excellent quality care and good practice.
• To provide all health-related and social support to people with complex care diagnoses including for example Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health.
• To support people who present with behaviours that challenge by using appropriate techniques and strategies.
• To provide safe medication and pain management to the people we support in line with their medication care plan.
• To manage medical equipment and supplies and monitor depletion of same, re-ordering as necessary in a timely manner to ensure nothing runs low.
• To attend all clinical mandatory and specialist training sessions, face to face and online, to remain competent to deliver care to the people we support in all complexities of care.
• To ensure all incidents which cause or have the potential to cause harm are reported and recorded in a timely manner, in line with AFG policies and procedures.
• To deliver our vision to create A world where amazing people do amazing things every day. to the people AFG support in line with each individuals personalised plan.
• To enable and support people to be actively engaged in their living environment and within their local community.
• To support people to design, develop and own the support they receive, making an effective contribution to Personalised Planning.
• To support people to make informed choices and increase their independence and to follow the principles of the Mental Capacity Act when someone has difficulty making a specific decision.
• To support people to exercise their cultural beliefs and practices.
• To enable people to form and maintain relationships of their choice.
• To support people to maintain their home/living environment.
• To promote & increase independence for the people we support.
• To support people to access their community.
• To enable the people we support to take positive risks in their lives
• To ensure the people we support are not abused, neglected or ill-treated. To stop any such poor treatment, make the situation safe and report any concerns to line management, On Call Manager or if need be through whistleblowing procedures.

Principal Accountabilities

1.Enabling Support

• To provide personalised support to people with complex care needs, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration and managing medical equipment and supplies.
• To actively participate in helping the people we support to achieve their outcomes as per their agreed Personalised Plan, providing safe and effective care and support to ensure the needs of the person are met.
• To support people to develop and maintain relationships, as identified in the individuals Personalised Plan and facilitate the development of new relationships.
• To support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle.
• To support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• To support people to connect with their community in accordance with their wishes as identified in their Personalised Plan.
• To support people in managing their finances to ensure financial independence and stability.
• To support people to maintain a suitably clean and safe living environment.
• To support people to access other support mechanisms through effective signposting as outlined in their Personalised Plan.
• To support people to maintain the safety and security of their home.
• To enable people to maintain their health & wellbeing including support with medication and/or personal care needs if identified within their Personalised Plan.

2. Training & Development

• Participate fully in training and development in accordance with the Alternative Futures Group development programme for Clinical Community Care Support Workers and any external training as required.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision sessions and performance reviews.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
• Develop and share skills to aid in the provision and improvement of support.

3. Code of Conduct

All staff must uphold the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers. You will be given your Code before you begin to work for AFG. The Code describes the standards of conduct, behaviour and attitude that the public and people we support should expect. You are responsible for knowing the Code and have a duty of care to ensure that your conduct does not fall below these standards.

4. Further Responsibilities

• Be required to be actively involved in out of hours support as part of an On Call rota

• To deliver Our Vision in accordance with the organisations aims and objectives, and Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers.
• To treat all people with dignity and respect always promoting an environment free from bullying, harassment and intimidation.
• To take responsibility for own health and safety and that of the people the organisation support, members of staff and others. To report any areas of risk to the Line Manager.
• To report and record information and learning in accordance with requirements.
• To work effectively as part of a team.

5. Infection Control

All employees are required to be familiar with and comply with infection prevention and control policies relevant to their area of work.

6. Health & Safety

You have a legal responsibility not to endanger yourself, your fellow employees and others by your individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. All accidents must be reported to your Line Manager and in line with the general philosophy of the organisation. As such, all staff are required to work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.

7. Confidentiality

As a member of staff for Alternative Futures Group you are expected to uphold the principles of confidentiality and protect all information from inappropriate disclosure. This is particularly important where the information is of a personal or sensitive nature. Alternative Futures Group has developed procedural guidance to support staff in understanding their responsibilities regarding confidentiality and disclosure which must be adhered to at all times.

Please Note:All employees should be aware that due to the nature of work Alternative Futures Group undertakes there are elements of risk relating to behaviours that may be described as challenging and moving and handling. Appropriate training will be offered and staff will be required to participate. There may be a risk due to passive smoking

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Willingness to attend all clinical mandatory and specialist training courses and events
• Ability to travel to services around the North West region, providing short-term care and support
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, covering 24 hours/7 days
• Ability and willingness to provide out of hours support and participate in an On call Rota
• Full Driving License and use of a vehicle

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Care & Promoting Independence or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience of providing clinical care and support services to adults with complex care and support needs incl. for example Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health diagnoses
• At least 2 years experience of providing medication and pain management to people with a complex care diagnosis.
• Experience of shadow-training new complex care workers
• Experience of working with and relating to people from a wide variety of backgrounds

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Alternative Futures Group

Address

Alternative Futures Group

6th Floor

4 St Paul's Square

Liverpool

Merseyside

L3 9SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://afgroup.org.uk/be-part-of-an-amazing-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
• The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases
• The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines
• Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Evidence of initiative
• Good time management
• Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it's relevance in physiotherapy practice
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service
• The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Evidence of participating in clinical and organisational audit
• IT Literate

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation
• Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes
• Varied range of clinical experience within the musculoskeletal speciality
• Experience of staff supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HPC registered physiotherapist
• Evidence of having worked unsupervised
• Evidence of having participated in on-call and seven day service provision where appropriate
• Previous Band 6 position

Education/qualifications/train

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Appropriate range of Post graduate education / training

Desirable

• MCSP

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Provide complex and sensitive information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (users of services, carers, multi-disciplinary staff, and other statutory / non statutory services)
• Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service managing clinical enquires
• Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with local guidance
• Role model effective communication; demonstrating empathy, respect, compassion and hope where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable in line with operational guidance
• Maintain professional relationships with all colleagues to ensure professional standards are met
• Promote a culture that incorporates Trust values and is recovery focused
• Supporting other services across Livewell as required.
• Available to work flexibly across the 24/7 service requirement

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Undertake complex clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies / procedures
• Reporting of exceptions, complaints and gaps in service
• Assist in data collection for the on-going evaluation of the service
• Assist in Promotion of the Service locally and nationally as appropriate
• Act as the persons and their carers / families advocate
• Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Trusts incident reporting policy supporting appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence
• To assist with ensuring day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and person experience
• To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• To comply at all times with the Trusts Safer Governance related policies
• Seek advice and support from senior colleagues/line manager whenever necessary

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Ensure good documentation is provided and entered within the appropriate systems of record sharing
• Plan assessment/appointments for First Responders for service users
• Discuss and arrange appropriate emergency response as required under guidance from senior staff
• Co-ordinate any agreed lone working arrangements
• To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection

Responsibility for Persons Care, Treatment and Therapy

• Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner
• Promote a recovery model that empowers persons, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making, owning their packages of care / treatment
• Create, implement and update care plans and risk assessments as required
• Champion persons rights and service users including: dignity, equality, diversity, choice and respect
• Provide advice and guidance regarding mental health problems
• Request and Share information on individuals coming into contact with other professionals, aligned with agreed information sharing protocols, and under guidance from senior staff
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory / best practice guidelines (if appropriate) under guidance from senior staff
• To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to service provision

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

• Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team as agreed, implementing the findings
• Contribute to clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided
• Involvement in the development of local systems and process that ensure the implementation of Trust policies

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• The post holder does not have financial responsibility for budgetary management
• It is the individual post holders responsibility to manage organisational resources efficiently and to suggest efficiency savings to line management as they arise
• The post holder has the responsibility to maintain the safekeeping of the organisations property

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject
• (or demonstrable equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Qualified to degree level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, psychological therapy

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based interventions relevant to the service
• Knowledge of Multi-Disciplinary Working
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and children's safeguarding guidance
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended in 2007 (The Mental Health Act 1983 is still the primary legislation in force, with the Mental Health Act 2025 only partially commenced)
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
• Relevant specialist clinical/professional courses/training

Experience

Essential

• Excellent emotional resilience when repeatedly dealing with people who present with distress and crisis.
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
• The ability to promotes ones own self care and seek support/supervision as required.
• Experience of good team working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Resilient in working over 24/7 shift patterns, generally 12 hrs per shift.

Desirable

• Application of evidenced based interventions relevant to the service.

Skills

Essential

• Communication and Working Relationship Skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with users of services experiencing a wide range of complex mental health presentations
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with users of services, carers and other professional bodies
• Analytical & Judgement Skills
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses
• Assessment, planning, and evaluation of mental health difficulties
• Able to risk assess
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Experience in applying psychologically informed interventions
• Skilled in maintaining personal well-being and recognising the emotional and psychological impact that crisis and shift work can have on oneself.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

South West

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of CPD, in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Post graduate education completed or in progress.
• Special interest group membership

Other

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with the Trust's Manual Handling Guidelines
• Able to perform on call and weekend duties
• Professional attitude/behaviour
• Compliance with the Trust's No Smoking Policy and Dress Code (uniform) Policy
• Able to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working.

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year's NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience).
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience
• Broad range of experience at band 5 level including a minimum of 4 months experience in each of: ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, outpatients and older people's rehabilitation
• Participation in night time on-call rota
• Participate in weekend working within the rehabilitation setting you are based in
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team, including setting team goals
• Ability to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 level
• Student supervision / clinical education
• Experience of the research process
• Teaching experience in in-service programmes
• Committee membership, e.g. health and safety
• Experience of clinical education of undergraduate students

Skills

Essential

• Fluent in written and oral English, and able to present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach including the assessment of symptom behaviour, history taking and gathering of physical/objective testing and hypothesis formation
• Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• To actively participate in staff training
• Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
• Computer literacy
• Presentation skills
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment
• Able to motivate self and others
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Supervision of other staff, e.g. physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor
• Ability to run courses - internal / external

Knowledge

Essential

• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of the patients

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research / audit

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Make a difference in your local community

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do. At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and committed Care & Support Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, located on Beach Road in the coastal village of Kewstoke, near Weston-super-Mare.

This is more than just a care job. It is an opportunity to be part of a local team making a positive difference in peoples lives, supporting recovery, promoting independence and helping to build trust with the wider Kewstoke and Weston-super-Mare community.

If you are looking for a rewarding Care & Support Worker job in Kewstoke, a mental health support worker role near Weston-super-Mare, or a career in health and social care where you can genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

About Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides care and support for men and women with mental health needs, including emergency admissions, rehabilitation pathways and specialist support for individuals with complex mental health presentations.

Set within more than 16 acres of landscaped grounds and overlooking the Bristol Channel, our peaceful beachside location helps us pr ovide a calm, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment. The hospital offers a broad range of therapies including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and DBT, supporting service users to build confidence, develop coping strategies and work towards their personal goals.

As part of our team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care every day.

A local role with real purpose

We know how important Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is to the local area. We want to continue building strong, positive relationships with the community by being a responsible local employer, providing high-quality care and supporting people to recover in a safe and therapeutic environment.

By joining us as a Care & Support Worker in Kewstoke, you will help us:

• Deliver compassionate care that makes a real difference
• Support people through some of the most difficult times in their lives
• Promote dignity, independence and hope
• Contribute to a safer, more supportive therapeutic environment
• Be part of a team that local people can feel proud of

About the Role

This role involves working 12-hour shifts, with a mixture of day and night shifts.

Salary: £13.45 per hour.

As a Care & Support Worker, you will support service users with their day-to-day needs, emotional wellbeing and recovery journey. You will work closely with nurses, therapists and wider clinical teams to provide consistent, compassionate and safe support.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Offering enhanced care using a flexible and person-centred approach
• Providing physical and emotional support to people in our care
• Building positive, professional and trusting relationships with service users
• Learning about each individuals needs and supporting them in the most appropriate way
• Assisting with medical, welfare and personal support needs
• Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required
• Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines
• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team

You are...

We are looking for people who care deeply about making a difference.

• Genuinely driven to improve peoples lives
• Compassionate, patient and respectful
• Confident working in a mental health care environment
• An excellent communicator
• A good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive in your approach
• Reliable, resilient and willing to learn
• Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence

Previous experience in care, mental health, support work or healthcare can be helpful, but your values, attitude and commitment to outstanding care are just as important.

Why Cygnet?

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. You will be joining a team where your work matters and where you will be supported to develop.

• Excellent career prospects
• Opportunities for further learning through our apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision and support
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash Plan
• 24-hour free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and insurance support
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS discount savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, including fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke located?

Cygnet Hospit al Kewstoke is located on Beach Road in Kewstoke, just outside Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, overlooking the Bristol Channel.

What type of role is this?

This is a Care & Support Worker role in a mental health hospital, supporting people with emotional, physical and welfare needs as part of their recovery journey.

What shifts will I work?

You will work 12-hour shifts, with a mixture of days and nights.

How much does the role pay?

The role pays £13.45 per hour.

Is this role suitable for someone local to Kewstoke or Weston-super-Mare?

Yes. This is a great opportunity for someone from Kewstoke, Sand Bay, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset or the surrounding area who wants a meaningful local role in health and social care.

Is sponsorship available?

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for this role.

Ready to make a positive difference?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

weston super mare

BS22 9UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or equivalent if trained overseas.
• Eligible to work as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical / Counselling) as approved by the Health Care Professions Council.
• Training in supervision

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Post-doctoral/graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice with children and young people.
• Clinical training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach i.e. CBT, Parenting Skills or other.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families across a range of care settings, (e.g. outpatient, community, primary care, in patient settings).
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with children, adolescents and their families as a qualified Clinical Psychologist in CAMHS.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision/reflective practice.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision/reflective practice.
• Experience of working with evidence-based approaches to low mood, anxiety and behaviour problems

Desirable

• Experience working with children, adolescents (and their families) with learning disability and/or neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ASD, ADHD, etc) in a CAMH setting.
• Experience working with CYP who are experiencing considerable behaviours that challenge.
• Experience working with children, adolescents (and their families) who present in crisis and have provided therapeutic input to prevent inpatient admission.
• Experience of working with other agencies and providing consultation.
• Experience of working with children/young people with special educational needs and challenging behaviour or mental health difficulties and their families.

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC.

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist psychological assessment and treatment of specific groups (e.g. looked after children, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, adolescent mental health, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders).
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of application of therapeutic models to children who have special educational needs and neurodevelopmental conditions.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS

1 Armstrong Way

London

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
• A registerable professional qualification (e.g. clinical or educational psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing, occupational therapy etc)
• Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process
• Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.).

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years of experience of working with children /families/ young people in a mental health setting
• Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues
• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal & external agencies.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi-agency locality team.
• Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families, whilst considering social differences.
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and respectful manner with children, young people and their families.
• Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material
• Ability to reflect on own practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers)
• Ability to follow local policy and procedures (e.g., within a CBT pathway) and make proposals for change.
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)
• Ability to complete academic work across different learning environments at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based clinical practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences good clinical practice.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS

1 Armstrong Way

London

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a comprehensive training programme designed to support you every step of the way.

Your Training Journey

• First 4 weeks: Classroom training, MonFri, 08:0016:00
• Next steps:
  • 10 one-to-one coaching shifts.
  • 8 shifts, 5 calls from your final 2 shifts will be selected randomly for audit.
  • Final sign-off observation with Education Team.

These will be full-time hours, and attendance is mandatory throughout the programme.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.

The Application Journey

1. Online Application tell us why youre a great fit
2. Online Assessments listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
3. Interview your chance to shine

Apply now your future with NHS Emergency Call Taker starts here.

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at: [email protected]

Please note original qualification certificates to meet the person specification for this role will be required, if you dont have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GuidanceScore Good standard of education (i.e 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a computerised system

Desirable

• Geographical knowledge of the Operational area
• Experience of working in a call centre
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of patient care

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems.

Desirable

• Map reading.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne

Winchester

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a comprehensive training programme designed to support you every step of the way.

Your Training Journey

• First 4 weeks: Classroom training, MonFri, 08:3016:30
• Next steps:
  • 10 one-to-one coaching shifts.
  • 8 shifts, 5 calls from your final 2 shifts will be selected randomly for audit.
  • Final sign-off observation with Education Team.

These will be full-time hours, and attendance is mandatory throughout the programme.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.

The Application Journey

1. Online Application tell us why youre a great fit
2. Online Assessments listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
3. Interview your chance to shine

Apply now your future with NHS Emergency Call Taker starts here.

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at: [email protected]

Please note original qualification certificates to meet the person specification for this role will be required, if you dont have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good standard of education (i.e 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a computerised system

Desirable

• Experience of working in a call centre
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of patient care

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems.

Desirable

• Map reading.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining core responsibilities.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about excellent patient care
• Enjoy innovation and problem-solving
• Are open to new ways of working in Primary Care
• Want to influence and improve service delivery
• Value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth

If you are seeking a rewarding and career-advancing opportunity within a supportive, forward-thinking partnership, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Vaccinations: Full Hep B history, titre levels/boosters, MMR and Varicella status required
• Right to work: Proof of UK eligibility required at interview
• References: Two references required, one from your current or most recent employer
• Employment history: Please declare any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
• Performers List: Applicants must be eligible for inclusion.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Pleasant and supportive personality.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Smart appearance.
• Resourceful.
• Flexible & Adaptable approach to work including being available to provide cover as required.

Knowledge

Essential

• Eligible to practise independently as a GP in the UK.
• Understanding of the GMS contract and QOF.
• Awareness of GP commissioning and patient choice.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary teams and ARRS roles.
• Interest in medical education and/or GP training (desirable).

Skills

Essential

• IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) able to competently use all basic IT software.
• IT skills (Use of Clinical Systems) experienced in use of a primary care clinical software system, preferably SystmOne and other remote consultation technology.
• IT skills (systems and software) able to independently problem solve to enable effective remote working and minimise disruption to working day.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time Management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• CCST in Primary Care (UK).
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• On the UK GP Performers List.
• MRCGP (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence / access to a vehicle.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Modality Partnership

Address

Smethwick Medical Centre

Regent Street

SMETHWICK

West Midlands

B66 3BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.modalitypartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification: CQSW; Dip. SW; Social Work Degree
• Current registration with Social Care Wales or equivalent Social Work body. Be prepared to register with Social Care Wales as a legal requirement if appointed
• Evidence of Post qualifying training and Learning (PTRL) such as Practice Educator Award for Social Work
• MSc Social Work or equivalent relevant subject level of study or equivalent experience
• Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) award

Desirable

• Management or Leadership qualification: CMS, DMS; ILM or equivalent experience
• Have a basic knowledge of project management processes and techniques

Experience

Essential

• Mental health practice at a senior level; case load supervision, staff recruitment, education, development and appraisal; management of conduct and capability concerns; service development projects; practice improvement initiatives
• Managing electronic record keeping platforms, clinical applications and collaborative digital working tools
• Reflect on and critically appraise own and others performance and use information to develop new methods of working
• Practice experience of the Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) role
• Significant applied knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009), Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010) and the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act, (2016) to support practitioners and leaders to maintain and develop the relevant legal literacy in their service area

Desirable

• Experience of staffing and decision-making on an Out of Hours/On-call basis in a health or social care service context

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate situations where effective, compassionate leadership and management skills have been used
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with challenging situations
• Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
• Formulate and analyse professional and ethical issues
• Detailed knowledge and application of principles of governance
• Application of Health, Safety, and Risk Management policies and processes

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently within geographical area
• Able to work hours flexibly
• Proficient keyboard skills and the practical application of a range of system such as Microsoft Word, Teams etc
• Ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Brecon

LD3 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist diabetes nursing advice by delivering diabetes care to adult patients in local GP practices in West Kent
• Work closely with acute Trust colleagues to reduce the length of stay and help reduce readmission rates by organising appropriate follow up care upon discharge
• Work with acute Trust colleagues to avoid unnecessary admissions wherever possible by developing suitable management plans and providing patient education and support to effectively manage their own condition
• Deliver diabetes clinics in GP practices across West Kent through a combination of patient face to face and virtual clinics dependent on the needs of the patient
• The Diabetes Specialist Nurses will work with Practice Nurses to support the running of local nurse-led spoke clinics across the Primary care networks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 NMC Adult Registered Nurse
• Relevant post registration qualification
• One of the below qualifications as a minimum:-
• Diabetes Diploma/Certificate
• Teaching qualification or equivalent expert experience

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake
• Counselling qualification or willingness to undertake
• Non-Medical Independent Prescriber/ Willingness to undertake.
• DAFNE qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Extensive knowledge of diabetes having previous experience in a DSN or a practice nurse role with experience running Diabetes clinics independently

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration - (RN(Adult)/RN(Child)/RSCN
• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
• Evidence of Level 3 studies
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Qualified to function as mentor for pre registration students

Desirable

• Child Protection / name relevant qualification
• D32/33 or A1 modules
• Appropriate management or leadership courses.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience, some of which must be within relevant clinical setting.
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit.
• Experience of research activities

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Clinically competent in name clinical area/specialty
• Proven workload management of self and of a others.
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Desirable

• IT/word processing skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Emergency Department Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake the role of care/recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning delivering and review of care to meet identified physical and mental health social care and wellbeing needs
• Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities
• Arranging CPA meetings in line with trust policy
• Developing and reviewing appropriate care plans identifying and organising other resources as appropriate
• Providing defined interventions/ activities as part of the care plan
• Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role
• Plan and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their ongoing daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans
• Preparing for and delivering defined self-help groups
• Therapeutic activities to improve and individuals coping skills eg, improving sleep, anger, anxiety, stress management, assertiveness or relaxation
• Therapeutic activities to improve an individuals physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutritional planning
• Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans
• Emotional support to individual focusing on motivation and encouragement
• Information and advice to maintain good physical health by encouraging a good diet and exercise
• Information on rights under the mental health act.
• To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their personal recovery plan and relapse prevention strategies
• To undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services
• Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans, rapid access plans, within the appropriate framework, ensuring that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with these, or in the event of a crisis
• Respond to the needs of individual with sensitivity with regard to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship
• Promote the rights of individual by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action
• Promoting independence and increasing confidence by providing appropriate self help materials, information about available resources/services, facilitating identified group work and educational workshops
• Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures