Mental Health Homelessness Support Worker
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Thorne Rd, Doncaster DN1 2EZ, UK
Published today
Full Time
Job summary
RDaSH are proud to be piloting this Mental Health Homelessness Team for 18 months initially.
The support worker role is instrumental in the overall working practice of the team, with trauma informed, non-judgemental interventions and relational approaches being offered to provide holistic care to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health difficulties.
With a multi-disciplinary team approach, collaboratively working with partner agencies and internal services in the Trust, consistent approved interventions will be offered to all individuals currently unable to access mainstream services due to the complexity of their difficulties. The main focus of the work being to transition the individual through their journey with services, promoting autonomy and engagement, to allow for discharge from this service to mainstream agencies for on-going support.
Main duties of the job
To implement, maintain and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care as planned and directed by health care professionals with the Mental Health Homelessness Team in Doncaster. All care and activity will be undertaken in accordance with the Trust's vision and values.
To support individuals with identified mental health, substance misuse, physical and social difficulties for individuals as per care plans, whilst ensuring robust professional relationships are built and maintained, allowing for holistic care packages to be delivered.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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 .
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. .
Additional information
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Rosslyn House
37 Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN1 2EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
RDaSH are proud to be piloting this Mental Health Homelessness Team for 18 months initially.
The support worker role is instrumental in the overall working practice of the team, with trauma informed, non-judgemental interventions and relational approaches being offered to provide holistic care to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health difficulties.
With a multi-disciplinary team approach, collaboratively working with partner agencies and internal services in the Trust, consistent approved interventions will be offered to all individuals currently unable to access mainstream services due to the complexity of their difficulties. The main focus of the work being to transition the individual through their journey with services, promoting autonomy and engagement, to allow for discharge from this service to mainstream agencies for on-going support.
Main duties of the job
To implement, maintain and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care as planned and directed by health care professionals with the Mental Health Homelessness Team in Doncaster. All care and activity will be undertaken in accordance with the Trust's vision and values.
To support individuals with identified mental health, substance misuse, physical and social difficulties for individuals as per care plans, whilst ensuring robust professional relationships are built and maintained, allowing for holistic care packages to be delivered.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ II or equivalent
- Numerate and literate
- Willingness to undertake relevant training
- NVQ III or equivalent
- Drug & Alcohol experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for people with mental health problems
- Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within the client group
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for people with mental health problems in the community.
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Basic IT skills
- Motivated / enthusiastic / organised team player
- Use own initiative and able to work without direct supervision within the framework of service policies
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ II or equivalent
- Numerate and literate
- Willingness to undertake relevant training
- NVQ III or equivalent
- Drug & Alcohol experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for people with mental health problems
- Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within the client group
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for people with mental health problems in the community.
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Basic IT skills
- Motivated / enthusiastic / organised team player
- Use own initiative and able to work without direct supervision within the framework of service policies
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 .
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. .
Additional information
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Rosslyn House
37 Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN1 2EZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website