We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. The service you will work in Hestia's Mental Health Integrated Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Team work within the NHS' Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We help people to connect with what is meaningful to them and provide therapeutic, trauma-informed support. We work closely with the community to improve access to mental health services, develop local resources, and address health inequalities. A day in the role looks like As a Community Engagement Practitioner you will play a crucial role in providing Service Users (SU) with non-clinical support as a part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Your contributions will directly influence the mental health recovery and improvement of quality of life of SU, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence. One day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to be responsible for are: Providing high quality support as a Keyperson to adult SU with moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the community Working collaboratively alongside other CMHT's professionals and SU's to produce a recovery plan and lead on co-produced formulation of community/social needs Assessment and management of client care needs through Dialog +, crisis plans, monitoring of SU's progress and reports in care reviews with the MDT team Outreach work within the local community, networking with grassroots and statutory services and connecting clients to local resources Supporting SU's in discharge planning from CMHT and building sustainable networks in the community Facilitate and co-deliver psychoeducation and other wellbeing activities/peer groups where possible Why Hestia? Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess: Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery, and coproduction Experience of working autonomously, and in a team or a group environment Experience of liaising with other agencies and partners 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 2007 Previous experience in similar roles such as Support Worker, Mental Health Worker or Keyworker would be an advantage. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Oct 02, 2024
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. The service you will work in Hestia's Mental Health Integrated Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Team work within the NHS' Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We help people to connect with what is meaningful to them and provide therapeutic, trauma-informed support. We work closely with the community to improve access to mental health services, develop local resources, and address health inequalities. A day in the role looks like As a Community Engagement Practitioner you will play a crucial role in providing Service Users (SU) with non-clinical support as a part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Your contributions will directly influence the mental health recovery and improvement of quality of life of SU, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence. One day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to be responsible for are: Providing high quality support as a Keyperson to adult SU with moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the community Working collaboratively alongside other CMHT's professionals and SU's to produce a recovery plan and lead on co-produced formulation of community/social needs Assessment and management of client care needs through Dialog +, crisis plans, monitoring of SU's progress and reports in care reviews with the MDT team Outreach work within the local community, networking with grassroots and statutory services and connecting clients to local resources Supporting SU's in discharge planning from CMHT and building sustainable networks in the community Facilitate and co-deliver psychoeducation and other wellbeing activities/peer groups where possible Why Hestia? Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess: Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery, and coproduction Experience of working autonomously, and in a team or a group environment Experience of liaising with other agencies and partners 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 2007 Previous experience in similar roles such as Support Worker, Mental Health Worker or Keyworker would be an advantage. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Social Worker CMHT Caerphilly 6 month contract £35 per hour A Qualified Social Worker is required to join Caerphilly Social Services CMHT on a full time basis ideally based in Rhymney, Caerphilly. This is an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend. My client encourages agile working and so it is possible also to be based in the South of the borough. You will be working within an integrated community mental health team in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area. Duties: -To act as assessor/reviewer/care coordinator for a caseload of individuals recovering form serious mental health issues. -To participate in the duty desk rota. -To participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, assessment clinics and ward round as required. Benefits of this role include - good flexible working policy, regular supervision, supportive team manager, and free parking available on site. To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Benefits of working for Hoop: 20 years' experience of the Social Work market Your local agency based in Cardiff Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available - you choose! Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) Twice weekly payroll Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD) Refer a friend scheme available Loyalty Bonus to QSW's Wellbeing sessions Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on for an informal chat.
Sep 24, 2024
Full time
Social Worker CMHT Caerphilly 6 month contract £35 per hour A Qualified Social Worker is required to join Caerphilly Social Services CMHT on a full time basis ideally based in Rhymney, Caerphilly. This is an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend. My client encourages agile working and so it is possible also to be based in the South of the borough. You will be working within an integrated community mental health team in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area. Duties: -To act as assessor/reviewer/care coordinator for a caseload of individuals recovering form serious mental health issues. -To participate in the duty desk rota. -To participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, assessment clinics and ward round as required. Benefits of this role include - good flexible working policy, regular supervision, supportive team manager, and free parking available on site. To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Benefits of working for Hoop: 20 years' experience of the Social Work market Your local agency based in Cardiff Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available - you choose! Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) Twice weekly payroll Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD) Refer a friend scheme available Loyalty Bonus to QSW's Wellbeing sessions Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on for an informal chat.
Qualified Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Our client, a Local Authority based in Yorkshire is looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join its team. Pay rate would be up to £42.36/Hr. Responsibilities of the role: As an AMHP you will ensure that the requirements of the Mental health Act 1983 (Amended 2007) - MHA are met and that patient's rights under the Act are upheld Early intervention and prevention are the key focus for the AMHP role, and it is anticipated that you will interchange between AMHP and integrated CMHT's as needed Caseloads will be allocated on the basis that a person is deteriorating or have a long relationship with the MHA to enable staff to promote early intervention and prevention You will provide support to less experienced members of staff and practice experience for trainee AMHPs As an independent professional you must exercise your own judgement based on the social and medical evidence in deciding whether to detain a person under the MHA Receive and triage all referrals and pass to the appropriate service to prioritise. Identifying appropriate and inappropriate referrals and offering training Requirements of the role: Social work degree or equivalent qualification AMHP qualified Registered with Social Work England Benefits of working through REED, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks Weekly payroll PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions £250 for referring a friend Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Qualified Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Our client, a Local Authority based in Yorkshire is looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join its team. Pay rate would be up to £42.36/Hr. Responsibilities of the role: As an AMHP you will ensure that the requirements of the Mental health Act 1983 (Amended 2007) - MHA are met and that patient's rights under the Act are upheld Early intervention and prevention are the key focus for the AMHP role, and it is anticipated that you will interchange between AMHP and integrated CMHT's as needed Caseloads will be allocated on the basis that a person is deteriorating or have a long relationship with the MHA to enable staff to promote early intervention and prevention You will provide support to less experienced members of staff and practice experience for trainee AMHPs As an independent professional you must exercise your own judgement based on the social and medical evidence in deciding whether to detain a person under the MHA Receive and triage all referrals and pass to the appropriate service to prioritise. Identifying appropriate and inappropriate referrals and offering training Requirements of the role: Social work degree or equivalent qualification AMHP qualified Registered with Social Work England Benefits of working through REED, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team Free CV building and Interview support Free DBS checks Weekly payroll PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more CPD contributions £250 for referring a friend Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010
Mental Health Support Worker Sunderland Mental Health Hospital Discharge Full Time - temporary 12-month contract Salary of £18,576 pa, plus brilliant benefits! Empowering customers to live rewarding and happy lives. That's when it hits home. We have fabulous opportunity for you to join our brand-new team. We support our brilliant customers who have a variety of mental health issues and are inpatients on the mental health wards in Sunderland. We work closely with the ward staff and CMHT's to support successful discharges from hospital into the community with the overall aim of preventing readmission and promoting resilience. We initially begin supporting patients on the wards at Hopewood Park Hospital and Cleadon ward patients at Monkwearmouth Hospital which are both located in Sunderland. Following this we support our customers in the community for up to 6 months. We help our customers to source suitable housing and access their local communities to prevent social isolation post discharge. Together we'll make a difference! About our team You'll be working alongside our fabulous team who are super passionate about supporting customers to reach their goals and celebrating their achievements. To us were not just a team we're a 'work family'. There are 6 support staff on the team and one Client Service Manager. Working hours You'll work between the hours of 9-5pm Mon-Fri - the great news is…you won't be expected to work bank holidays. We aim to give you the time you need to spend doing the things that matter most to you! About you You're passionate and motivated to help vulnerable people make positive and lasting changes to their lives. You'll impress us with your ability to work on your own initiative, positively influencing people from all different backgrounds. You will have some experience in safeguarding, risk assessments, confidentiality, support plans, alongside working collaboratively. We help change our customer's lives for the better. You'll play your part by assisting in the delivery of tasks that are based on our customers personal support plans, and their needs and aspirations. You'll work with our Senior Support Workers and external agencies to assess and engage support for our customers. We empower our customers to develop the independent living skills they need, to successfully move on. Together we'll make a difference! To make sure that we keep our records straight, and customers safe, it's really important that you are technologically savvy (or at the very least not a technophobe!) It would be amazing if you have worked in this type of environment before, however it's your "can do" positive attitude and enthusiasm that are critical to make this role a success. We can nurture your talent, just let us know in your cover letter why you have a passion for working here! As this is a community based role, you need to be able to drive, as well as having access to a car insured for business purposes. Don't worry, we'll pay you expenses to cover this use! When you join, you'll need to have a valid Enhanced Check under the Disclosure and Barring Service. The great news is that we will pay for that to be done if you don't have a transferrable one. Want to know more? If you're not reading this advert on our careers pages, press the APPLY NOW button to access lots of useful stuff! You can download the , and We've also got that show you what it's like to work here, and we know you'll want to find out more about our award winning package! To apply Don't delay applying for this brilliant job, as we may close it early if we get lots of applications! Just upload your CV and if you have one, your covering letter (this will help us learn more about you!). If you need them, we've also got some to help you. You're unique! Home Group play a big part in tackling prejudice and discrimination, not just for our customers, but colleagues too! You can be yourself here, because we value everything that makes you unique. So whatever your age, race, sexuality, disability, religion, or gender identity, we recognise and celebrate our differences. Together we make Home Group a great place to work! Bank Looking for a more flexible working pattern? You can also join us on a flexible basis by being part of our bank. You can work hours that fit around your current commitments or even pick up some additional shifts to your main role to earn some extra cash and get paid on a weekly basis
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Mental Health Support Worker Sunderland Mental Health Hospital Discharge Full Time - temporary 12-month contract Salary of £18,576 pa, plus brilliant benefits! Empowering customers to live rewarding and happy lives. That's when it hits home. We have fabulous opportunity for you to join our brand-new team. We support our brilliant customers who have a variety of mental health issues and are inpatients on the mental health wards in Sunderland. We work closely with the ward staff and CMHT's to support successful discharges from hospital into the community with the overall aim of preventing readmission and promoting resilience. We initially begin supporting patients on the wards at Hopewood Park Hospital and Cleadon ward patients at Monkwearmouth Hospital which are both located in Sunderland. Following this we support our customers in the community for up to 6 months. We help our customers to source suitable housing and access their local communities to prevent social isolation post discharge. Together we'll make a difference! About our team You'll be working alongside our fabulous team who are super passionate about supporting customers to reach their goals and celebrating their achievements. To us were not just a team we're a 'work family'. There are 6 support staff on the team and one Client Service Manager. Working hours You'll work between the hours of 9-5pm Mon-Fri - the great news is…you won't be expected to work bank holidays. We aim to give you the time you need to spend doing the things that matter most to you! About you You're passionate and motivated to help vulnerable people make positive and lasting changes to their lives. You'll impress us with your ability to work on your own initiative, positively influencing people from all different backgrounds. You will have some experience in safeguarding, risk assessments, confidentiality, support plans, alongside working collaboratively. We help change our customer's lives for the better. You'll play your part by assisting in the delivery of tasks that are based on our customers personal support plans, and their needs and aspirations. You'll work with our Senior Support Workers and external agencies to assess and engage support for our customers. We empower our customers to develop the independent living skills they need, to successfully move on. Together we'll make a difference! To make sure that we keep our records straight, and customers safe, it's really important that you are technologically savvy (or at the very least not a technophobe!) It would be amazing if you have worked in this type of environment before, however it's your "can do" positive attitude and enthusiasm that are critical to make this role a success. We can nurture your talent, just let us know in your cover letter why you have a passion for working here! As this is a community based role, you need to be able to drive, as well as having access to a car insured for business purposes. Don't worry, we'll pay you expenses to cover this use! When you join, you'll need to have a valid Enhanced Check under the Disclosure and Barring Service. The great news is that we will pay for that to be done if you don't have a transferrable one. Want to know more? If you're not reading this advert on our careers pages, press the APPLY NOW button to access lots of useful stuff! You can download the , and We've also got that show you what it's like to work here, and we know you'll want to find out more about our award winning package! To apply Don't delay applying for this brilliant job, as we may close it early if we get lots of applications! Just upload your CV and if you have one, your covering letter (this will help us learn more about you!). If you need them, we've also got some to help you. You're unique! Home Group play a big part in tackling prejudice and discrimination, not just for our customers, but colleagues too! You can be yourself here, because we value everything that makes you unique. So whatever your age, race, sexuality, disability, religion, or gender identity, we recognise and celebrate our differences. Together we make Home Group a great place to work! Bank Looking for a more flexible working pattern? You can also join us on a flexible basis by being part of our bank. You can work hours that fit around your current commitments or even pick up some additional shifts to your main role to earn some extra cash and get paid on a weekly basis
