Safe Haven Support Worker - part-time (Mental Heal...
- Recruiter
- Buckinghamshire Mind
- Location
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 14 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care, NHS
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Post Title: Safe Haven Support Worker – part-time (Mental Health)
Salary: £22,500 per annum FTE 37 hr week. (£17,027 actual for 28hrs)
Location: High Wycombe (occasional requirement to cover shifts in Aylesbury)
Hours of Work: 28 hours /week Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6.00pm – 1am (incl 30 min unpaid break), plus 2 ‘floating’ hours/week for supervision and team meetings
Contract: Permanent
Post Title: Safe Haven Support Worker – part-time (Mental Health)
Salary: £22,500 per annum FTE 37 hr week. (£13,682 actual for 22.5hrs)
Location: Aylesbury (occasional requirement to cover shifts in High Wycombe)
Hours of Work: 22.5 hours /week Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 6.00pm – 1am (incl 30 min unpaid break), plus 3 ‘floating’ hours/week for supervision and team meetings
Contract: Permanent
Purpose of the Role
Due to expansion of our Bucks Safe Haven Crisis Support Service, the Safe Haven Support Worker will work as part of the Safe Haven team based in High Wycombe supporting individuals experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis, offering support in a calm, safe and empathic environment. In recent times the service has been adapted to offer support by telephone, video calls in addition to Face to Face support, although the following still applies:
The aim of Safe Haven is to provide out of hours mental health support and deliver the following key outcomes:
To provide a warm and welcoming environment for those people facing a mental health crisis; treating service users with respect and providing personalised support focused on individual need.
To prevent the escalation of the mental health crisis and thereby reduce A&E attendance and avoid hospital admissions.
To raise patient awareness of alternative mental health services appropriate to personal need and circumstances, and encourage their use to improve longer term mental health and well-being and reduce social isolation.
To increase independence and good self-management skills of those people accessing the service.
Main Responsibilities
Supporting Service Users
Working as part of the Safe Haven team to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
Provide emotional support to individuals referred to the Safe Haven.
Welcome new referrals to the Safe Haven; carry out initial assessments and maintain accurate case records within the required data collection and reporting system.
Offer light refreshments and help create a relaxed atmosphere.
Utilising the online Bucks Mind Guide to help people to develop self-management strategies and to make the best use of the local resources around them, signposting or making referrals as required.
Ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager.
Keep up to date with best practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
To ensure Safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately in line with Buckinghamshire Mind’s Safeguarding Policies.
Assist in monitoring the quality of the service and the outcomes achieved.
Communicate effectively with other team members ensuring that relevant information is passed on appropriately.
Ensure that the named care coordinator (or other referral source) is made aware of recommendations so that they can be followed up.
Monitor patient progress by liaison with AMHT colleagues and/or accessing electronic patient records.
Attend staff meetings as required.
Interpersonal skills
To communicate appropriately and effectively with service users who may sometimes be in distress.
Demonstrate effective teamwork with other Safe Haven colleagues.
To recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
To represent the organisation in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
To work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users.
Other
To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Performance Management, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and the Professional Boundaries policy .
To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
Inform Buckinghamshire Mind colleagues if Mind Guide information needs revising or if any additional services are identified for inclusion.
To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
To keep line manager up to date and informed.
To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate
SUPERVISION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Supervision is provided by both allocated managers on a regular basis.
Buckinghamshire Mind has a system of annual appraisals.
Buckinghamshire Mind is committed to training and allocates training according to a clearly defined annual training needs analysis.
Person Specification
Post: Safe Haven Support Worker
The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of and Office Administrator. Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed. E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria. Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.
General
Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxford Health NHS Trust (E)
Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxford Health NHS Trust matters (E)
A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems, in particular people’s ability to develop and change. (E)
Strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. (E)
Appropriate and confidential home working space to allow for remote delivery of the service when necessary (E)
Service Specific
Experience of providing a support service to adults with mental health difficulties. (E)
Experience of supporting people in emotional distress (E)
Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health difficulties (E)
Ability to form positive working relationships with service users and make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health difficulties (E)
Experience and/or training in how to deescalate challenging behaviour (E)
Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness to enable service users to create effective solutions (E)
Ability to work in a way which will enable service users to obtain/retain responsibility for their decision making (E)
Discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information. (E)
Ability to prioritise your own workload and manage time effectively. (E)
Ability to use sound judgement and ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager. (E)
An ability to demonstrate personal resilience and act calmly in emergencies and utilise support and supervision provided (E)
Be committed to the delivery of the Safe Haven Model, understanding limitations and boundaries for supporting service users (E)
Demonstrate commitment to continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills (E)
Ability to access a range of settings including ability to travel between sites (E)
Able to work weekends/evenings (E)
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (D)
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook (E)
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
Effective team worker with ability to take initiative and work on an individual basis (E)
Experience and understanding of the importance of team working in a challenging environment. (E)
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Information working
Understanding and knowledge of other mental health and related services, both voluntary and statutory. (E)
Ability to use information to ensure people are made aware of the opportunities and services available and the range of ways they can use the Buckinghamshire Mind service and other related services. (E)
Employee Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
Training and development opportunities
Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
Childcare vouchers
Annual leave purchase scheme
Flu vaccinations
Free eye tests
Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)
Applications: Please send –
Cover letter and CV, (please specify in your covering letter how you meet the criteria for this position).
The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis..... click apply for full job details
Salary: £22,500 per annum FTE 37 hr week. (£17,027 actual for 28hrs)
Location: High Wycombe (occasional requirement to cover shifts in Aylesbury)
Hours of Work: 28 hours /week Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6.00pm – 1am (incl 30 min unpaid break), plus 2 ‘floating’ hours/week for supervision and team meetings
Contract: Permanent
Post Title: Safe Haven Support Worker – part-time (Mental Health)
Salary: £22,500 per annum FTE 37 hr week. (£13,682 actual for 22.5hrs)
Location: Aylesbury (occasional requirement to cover shifts in High Wycombe)
Hours of Work: 22.5 hours /week Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 6.00pm – 1am (incl 30 min unpaid break), plus 3 ‘floating’ hours/week for supervision and team meetings
Contract: Permanent
Purpose of the Role
Due to expansion of our Bucks Safe Haven Crisis Support Service, the Safe Haven Support Worker will work as part of the Safe Haven team based in High Wycombe supporting individuals experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis, offering support in a calm, safe and empathic environment. In recent times the service has been adapted to offer support by telephone, video calls in addition to Face to Face support, although the following still applies:
The aim of Safe Haven is to provide out of hours mental health support and deliver the following key outcomes:
To provide a warm and welcoming environment for those people facing a mental health crisis; treating service users with respect and providing personalised support focused on individual need.
To prevent the escalation of the mental health crisis and thereby reduce A&E attendance and avoid hospital admissions.
To raise patient awareness of alternative mental health services appropriate to personal need and circumstances, and encourage their use to improve longer term mental health and well-being and reduce social isolation.
To increase independence and good self-management skills of those people accessing the service.
Main Responsibilities
Supporting Service Users
Working as part of the Safe Haven team to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
Provide emotional support to individuals referred to the Safe Haven.
Welcome new referrals to the Safe Haven; carry out initial assessments and maintain accurate case records within the required data collection and reporting system.
Offer light refreshments and help create a relaxed atmosphere.
Utilising the online Bucks Mind Guide to help people to develop self-management strategies and to make the best use of the local resources around them, signposting or making referrals as required.
Ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager.
Keep up to date with best practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
To ensure Safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately in line with Buckinghamshire Mind’s Safeguarding Policies.
Assist in monitoring the quality of the service and the outcomes achieved.
Communicate effectively with other team members ensuring that relevant information is passed on appropriately.
Ensure that the named care coordinator (or other referral source) is made aware of recommendations so that they can be followed up.
Monitor patient progress by liaison with AMHT colleagues and/or accessing electronic patient records.
Attend staff meetings as required.
Interpersonal skills
To communicate appropriately and effectively with service users who may sometimes be in distress.
Demonstrate effective teamwork with other Safe Haven colleagues.
To recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
To represent the organisation in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
To work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users.
Other
To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Performance Management, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and the Professional Boundaries policy .
To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
Inform Buckinghamshire Mind colleagues if Mind Guide information needs revising or if any additional services are identified for inclusion.
To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
To keep line manager up to date and informed.
To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate
SUPERVISION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Supervision is provided by both allocated managers on a regular basis.
Buckinghamshire Mind has a system of annual appraisals.
Buckinghamshire Mind is committed to training and allocates training according to a clearly defined annual training needs analysis.
Person Specification
Post: Safe Haven Support Worker
The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of and Office Administrator. Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed. E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria. Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.
General
Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxford Health NHS Trust (E)
Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxford Health NHS Trust matters (E)
A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems, in particular people’s ability to develop and change. (E)
Strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. (E)
Appropriate and confidential home working space to allow for remote delivery of the service when necessary (E)
Service Specific
Experience of providing a support service to adults with mental health difficulties. (E)
Experience of supporting people in emotional distress (E)
Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health difficulties (E)
Ability to form positive working relationships with service users and make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health difficulties (E)
Experience and/or training in how to deescalate challenging behaviour (E)
Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness to enable service users to create effective solutions (E)
Ability to work in a way which will enable service users to obtain/retain responsibility for their decision making (E)
Discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information. (E)
Ability to prioritise your own workload and manage time effectively. (E)
Ability to use sound judgement and ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager. (E)
An ability to demonstrate personal resilience and act calmly in emergencies and utilise support and supervision provided (E)
Be committed to the delivery of the Safe Haven Model, understanding limitations and boundaries for supporting service users (E)
Demonstrate commitment to continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills (E)
Ability to access a range of settings including ability to travel between sites (E)
Able to work weekends/evenings (E)
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (D)
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook (E)
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
Effective team worker with ability to take initiative and work on an individual basis (E)
Experience and understanding of the importance of team working in a challenging environment. (E)
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Information working
Understanding and knowledge of other mental health and related services, both voluntary and statutory. (E)
Ability to use information to ensure people are made aware of the opportunities and services available and the range of ways they can use the Buckinghamshire Mind service and other related services. (E)
Employee Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
Training and development opportunities
Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
Childcare vouchers
Annual leave purchase scheme
Flu vaccinations
Free eye tests
Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)
Applications: Please send –
Cover letter and CV, (please specify in your covering letter how you meet the criteria for this position).
The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis..... click apply for full job details