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The team is looking for a talented Band 4 Graduate/Associate Mental Health Worker who will be responsible for assessing a mental health crisis and delivering safe and effective home treatment for people in accordance with their care plan and risk assessment under supervision of senior clinicians within the service.
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services. We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The Enfield Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is an innovative and creative multi-disciplinary team, always looking to improve the service it provides to its community.
The team is looking for a talented Band 4 Graduate/Associate Mental Health Worker who will be responsible for assessing a mental health crisis and delivering safe and effective home treatment for people in accordance with their care plan and risk assessment under supervision of senior clinicians within the service
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients' mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
Due to high number of applications this vacancy may close early.
Main duties of the job
1. May be asked from time to time to undertake a range of duties which relate to direct patient care, under supervision following competency assessment
2. Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a delegated number of service users under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
3. Work under the supervision of qualified staff that supervise their caseload.
4. Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting
5. Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social,
physical and spiritual needs of all service users
6. Actively participate in the care and support of service users as per the plan of care
7. Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients in accordance with Trust policies
8. Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system.
Working for our organisation
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care. BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which delivers MH care across some of the prisons and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We have also been appointed as the lead provider of forensic mental health services across North London managing the devolved New Models of care budget of £170m from 2/19. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe places for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes, and outstanding patient experiences.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 4 in care or equivalent or extensive experience working in mental health setting
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent study/Postgraduate degree
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of patient care within the wider context of the organisation
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Awareness and understanding of the functions of MDT
- knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 20in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a health or social care setting
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
Desirable criteria
- Group facilitation skills
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- An understanding and positive regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health problems and their carers
- Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across a geographical area and various locations within the trust.
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first
50
applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job description and person specification (PDF, 177.9KB)
- Functional Requirement (PDF, 261.8KB)
- Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 1.6MB)
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The Enfield Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is an innovative and creative multi-disciplinary team, always looking to improve the service it provides to its community.
The team is looking for a talented Band 4 Graduate/Associate Mental Health Worker who will be responsible for assessing a mental health crisis and delivering safe and effective home treatment for people in accordance with their care plan and risk assessment under supervision of senior clinicians within the service
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients' mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
Due to high number of applications this vacancy may close early.
Main duties of the job
1. May be asked from time to time to undertake a range of duties which relate to direct patient care, under supervision following competency assessment
2. Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a delegated number of service users under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
3. Work under the supervision of qualified staff that supervise their caseload.
4. Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting
5. Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social,
physical and spiritual needs of all service users
6. Actively participate in the care and support of service users as per the plan of care
7. Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients in accordance with Trust policies
8. Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system.
Working for our organisation
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care. BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which delivers MH care across some of the prisons and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We have also been appointed as the lead provider of forensic mental health services across North London managing the devolved New Models of care budget of £170m from 2/19. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe places for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes, and outstanding patient experiences.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Skills
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Other requirements
Essential criteria
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first
50
applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
The Enfield Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is an innovative and creative multi-disciplinary team, always looking to improve the service it provides to its community.
The team is looking for a talented Band 4 Graduate/Associate Mental Health Worker who will be responsible for assessing a mental health crisis and delivering safe and effective home treatment for people in accordance with their care plan and risk assessment under supervision of senior clinicians within the service
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients' mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
Due to high number of applications this vacancy may close early.
Main duties of the job
1. May be asked from time to time to undertake a range of duties which relate to direct patient care, under supervision following competency assessment
2. Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a delegated number of service users under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies.
3. Work under the supervision of qualified staff that supervise their caseload.
4. Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit/community setting
5. Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social,
physical and spiritual needs of all service users
6. Actively participate in the care and support of service users as per the plan of care
7. Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients in accordance with Trust policies
8. Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system.
Working for our organisation
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care. BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which delivers MH care across some of the prisons and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We have also been appointed as the lead provider of forensic mental health services across North London managing the devolved New Models of care budget of £170m from 2/19. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe places for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes, and outstanding patient experiences.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 4 in care or equivalent or extensive experience working in mental health setting
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent study/Postgraduate degree
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of patient care within the wider context of the organisation
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Awareness and understanding of the functions of MDT
- knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 20in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a health or social care setting
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and respond in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
Desirable criteria
- Group facilitation skills
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- An understanding and positive regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health problems and their carers
- Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across a geographical area and various locations within the trust.
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first
50
applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job description and person specification (PDF, 177.9KB)
- Functional Requirement (PDF, 261.8KB)
- Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 1.6MB)
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