Primary Care Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Worker
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme.All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
A number of exciting opportunities have become available within the role of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Worker (MHWBSW) working across the Sunderland, and Washington Primary Care Networks.
The successful post holders will work directly with adults who experience various moderate/complex mental health difficulties. The MHWBSW role requires a dynamic and flexible approach as patients will be seen within multiple locations including their GP practice, their homes and within community settings.The MHWBSW will be expected to deliver psychological interventions as well as providing a ‘hands on ‘approach which aims to meet the persons biopsychosocial needs.
The role requires an element of autonomous working and decision making however support will be provided by the Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners (PCMHPs) working within the locality and appropriate clinical/caseload supervision will be delivered.
Main duties of the job- Work alongside the PCMHPs to deliver a plan of care to meet the persons biopsychosocial needs.
- Deliver psychological interventions which may consist of but not limited to confidence building, graded exposure, anxiety management, mood management and guided self-help.
- Support patients to attend other appointments such as social/physical which may be negatively impacting upon their mental health presentation.
- Integrate within GP practices, work alongside other agencies, and be involved in MDT/ multi agency discussions.
- Manage and prioritise a case load.
- Support the team to complete physical health checks for those patients who are registered on the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) register.
- To be involved in service improvement/delivery initiatives.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The Primary Care Mental Health Service (PCMHS) consists of mental health professionals who work into various GP practices across the Sunderland, Washington, and Coalfields locality. The PCMHS deliver care and treatment to adults presenting with moderate/complex mental health difficulties and are an integral part of Primary Care and community working.These roles provide a fantastic opportunity to work across all services who have a shared direction to support the people of Sunderland, Washington, and Coalfields to improve their mental and physical health goals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th January 2025Closing date : 21st January 2025
Please be aware this vacancy may close earlier than the above date, should a suitable number of applications be received.
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GSCE maths and English at C or above/ equivalent adult learning qualification
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
- Completion of training in psychological intervention and/or counselling skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of working with service users with complex health needs
- Experience of working in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities health setting
- Evidence of time management and autonomous working
Skills
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
role specific requirements
Essential criteria- Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure
- Ability to foster good working relationships
- Evidence of working within a team environment
- Evidence of MDT working
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria- Open and honest
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Demonstrate commitment to the Trust’s vision and values
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.