Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Since 2015, Health and Justice have delivered mental health and learning disability care across HMP establishments and within the community. Occupational therapy is a core part of this work, supporting individuals to build skills, increase independence, and engage meaningfully in daily life.

Our occupational therapy team is professionally led by the Lead Occupational Therapist and benefits from a strong culture of collaboration. Therapists across the service meet regularly for peer support, continued professional development, and shared learning, helping to maintain high standards of practice and drive ongoing service improvement. As the value of occupational therapy within health and justice continues to be recognised, our team is expanding and strengthening its contribution across service.

We are proud of our Trustwide OT Pathway, which provides a consistent, evidencebased structure for clinical practice. This includes a clear triage process, standardised assessment tools and documentation, collaboratively developed treatment plans, and robust clinical outcome measures. These elements ensure our work is purposeful, transparent, and focused on meaningful change for the people we support.

Our therapists are supported through defined job plans, development frameworks, regular supervision, and established learning and governance networks. These structures enable the delivery of highquality care while ensuring staff feel equipped, supported, and confident in their roles.

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
• Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice

Desirable

• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
• Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Millisike

Moor Lane

York

YO41 1FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is focused on providing effective, evidence-based interventions to people with complex emotional needs and personality difficulties, enabling them to meet daily health, social care, and wellbeing needs in line with recovery goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting support conversationscovering mental state, risk, physical health, social care needs, safeguarding, and capacity under the Mental Capacity Act.

• Reviewing treatment programmes, incorporating psychological therapies (DBTi, MBTi), psychosocial interventions (Peer Support and Psych Education), considering people's motivation to change.

• Acting as care keyworker for service users with the most complex needs, while also supporting individuals on other caseloads.

• Delivering interventions to improve carers ability to support service users.

• Building hope-inspiring relationships with service users, focusing on strengths and aspirations to create meaningful recovery plans.

• Leading and supporting colleagues in clinical practice, mentoring students, and contributing to professional development.

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health and safety policies.

• Promoting Sequoias ethos of community, resilience, and inclusion, inspired by the Sequoia trees symbolism of strength and growth.

• Supporting service development through co-production, service user participation, and feedback mechanisms

This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.

On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.

If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and registration

Essential

• Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as; DBT, MBT, Brief Interventions etc

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of front-line adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
• Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions, DBT, MBT SCM, CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions.
• Experience of delivering group work in a mental health setting
• Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies

Desirable

• Experience from a wide range of settings.
• Experience of co-production and service user participation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed. Highly developed active listening skills, which allow for reframing and testing of understanding.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information.
• Substantially developed IT skills including competent use of Microsoft Office, and the use of electronic record keeping systems.
• Experience of delivering mental health interventions online, both 1-1 and groups
• Demonstrates a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is focused on providing effective, evidence-based interventions to people with complex emotional needs and personality difficulties, enabling them to meet daily health, social care, and wellbeing needs in line with recovery goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting support conversationscovering mental state, risk, physical health, social care needs, safeguarding, and capacity under the Mental Capacity Act.

• Reviewing treatment programmes, incorporating psychological therapies (DBTi, MBTi), psychosocial interventions (Peer Support and Psych Education), considering people's motivation to change.

• Delivering interventions to improve carers ability to support service users.

• Building hope-inspiring relationships with service users, focusing on strengths and aspirations to create meaningful recovery plans.

• Leading and supporting colleagues in clinical practice, mentoring students, and contributing to professional development.

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health and safety policies.

• Promoting Sequoias ethos of community, resilience, and inclusion, inspired by the Sequoia trees symbolism of strength and growth.

• Supporting service development through co-production, service user participation, and feedback mechanisms

This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.

On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.

If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and registration

Essential

• Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as; DBT, MBT, Brief Interventions etc

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of front-line adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
• Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions, DBT, MBT SCM, CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions.
• Experience of delivering group work in a mental health setting
• Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies

Desirable

• Experience from a wide range of settings.
• Experience of co-production and service user participation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed.
• Highly developed active listening skills, which allow for reframing and testing of understanding.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information.
• Substantially developed IT skills including competent use of Microsoft Office, and the use of electronic record keeping systems.
• Experience of delivering mental health interventions online, both 1-1 and groups
• Demonstrates a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health and Wellbeing Coach (Inpatient)

Location:

Ridgeway, Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough

Service/Department:

Place Based Division Criminal Justice Specialty

Reporting to:

Senior Health and Wellbeing Coach

Disclosure and Barring Check:

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with Adults Barred check

Hours per week:

37.5 hours per week

Salary band:

Agenda for Change Band 4

Contract type:

Permanent

Evaluated On (Date):

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Overview of the role purpose:

I work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering low level therapeutic interventions, working alongside other professionals to support the mental health of the secure hospital population. I support people with mental illnesses in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client, as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.

This role involves providing support based on mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, change management, psychoeducation (including around wider health and substance issues), grounding and emotional regulation. This ranges from providing informal information, one-to-one support, enablement of engagement with other professionals, facilitating group activities and forums and ad hoc support for those in need of some additional support. I work alongside and in partnership with the Psychology team, supporting in delivering high quality mental health and well-being support during an individuals time in Roseberry Park Hospital and in onward planning along their treatment journey. This role is ward based to enhance visibility and engagement for both patients and ward staff, promoting integration with ward teams.

I will work with the following people and teams:

• Integrated Mental Health Teams (including Psychologists, Assistant, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists etc)
• Specialist Psychologists
• Place Based Division within Rethink Mental Illness
• Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust

Service/Team Description

Overview of the service or team:

Rethink Mental Illness are proud to work for Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to provide low level therapeutic interventions alongside their skilled and specialist mental health teams.

Roseberry Park Hospital is a secure hospital, caring for adults with a range of mental health and/or learning disabilities in a safe, caring and recovery focussed environment. The hospital wards are split into 4 groups, and as a Health and Wellbeing Coach you would be the representative for 1 of these groups whilst working flexibly across the site, whilst also providing peer support and contingency cover for your colleagues as needed.

The team on the wards compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the hospital and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0830 1630 Monday to Friday.

Rethink Mental Illness staff will be fully integrated into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust team, providing a one team approach and a seamless care provision.

Team Structure

What I do and achieve

What I do:

• I work as part of the integrated mental health team to support the recovery and wellbeing of patients within Roseberry Park Hospital, forming and maintaining effective relationships with NHS staff
• I work with the wider team to deliver psychologically informed interventions specifically psychoeducation, solution focussed care, motivational interviewing, CBT informed approaches and mental health coaching
• Provide planned low level therapeutic interventions to assist patients with the day to day management of their wellbeing
• Provide ad hoc support to patients to enable their engagement with a wider range of professionals
• Provide ad hoc support to patients to enable and empower emotional regulation, coping strategies and insight into their presentations
• I joint work to provide appropriate packages of care, e.g. joint activities with specialist clinicians
• To work in a coaching manner, exploring ways of goal setting with people to help them achieve their ambitions.
• I organise and facilitate group-based workshops and activities, ensuring self-help and peer support groups cover a flexible timetable.
• I ensure a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary team, constructing and maintain professional and effective working relationships to gain the best person centred / recovery outcomes for the individual including excellent communication
• I develop and facilitate service user forums as appropriate.
• I engage with supervision, both from Rethink and the NHS as needed with an open, honest and meaningful attitude
• I work with colleagues in Rethink Mental Illness to develop an engagement strategy for those in Ridgeway at Roseberry Park so that our work is co-produced and delivered by people affected by mental illness.
• I ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entering and recording on relevant clinical systems and engaging with audits to continually improve my practice
• I contribute to the development of the highest standard of professional practice within the service.
• I contribute to the identification, management, and reduction of risk in my area of responsibility.
• I report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with Rethink and NHS incident reporting policy ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

Who I am

I have the essentials covered:

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
• Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
• Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
• Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching.
• Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
• I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
• Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
• Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
• I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collectively.
• I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
• I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
• I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
• I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
• Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
• I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.

I may also have:

• Experience working in secure environments or experience of working with those convicted of offences
• Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
• Experience of co-production.

What I value and how I will behave

General Duties:

• I will act in accordance with the provisions of Data Protection legislation (as amended).
• I will ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies, relevant legislation, codes of practice or contractual obligations.
• I will comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• I will act in accordance with the charitys Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
• I will participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training.
• I will work in accordance with the charitys national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
• The list of duties is not exhaustive; the Service Manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
• Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
• Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
• Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching.
• Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
• I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
• Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
• Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
• I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collectively.
• I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
• I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
• I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
• I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
• Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
• I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.

Desirable

• Experience working in secure environments or experience of working with those convicted of offences
• Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
• Experience of co-production.

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

Rethink Mental Illness

Address

Holme House Road

Stockton-On-Tees

TS18 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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