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A South Essex based local authority are looking for a Qualified Social Worker within Adults services to work in a Community Team, working with older adults. This is an assessment based role, working in assisting older people gain access to services, housing and assisted living. Salary up to £46,500 per annum LGPS Pension Scheme Sick Pay Flexible Working Your responsibilities: You will provide a high quality and effective social work service, which responds to the needs of people with lived experiences with care and support needs, their informal carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014 and reflects a strengths-based approach. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Joining us as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you'll be an integral part of our team, leading on complex decision-making processes regarding the legal and ethical aspects of detention under the Mental Health Act. You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You'll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise. What you'll be doing: Coordinating the assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion. Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on person centred & least restrictive practice. Robust risk assessment & management, minimising potential risks to the individual, others and the assessing team. Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Undertaking the Duty AMHP role, overseeing the team's workflow, screening and allocating referrals into the service. Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to colleagues on the legal aspects of AMHP work. What we're looking for: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification. Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Practitioner Psychologist, registered with the relevant professional body. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Commitment to empathetic, person-centred practice and dedication to upholding the rights of the individuals you assess. Flexibility to work shift patterns, as we provide a 24-hour service. Shifts will include working evenings/nights, weekends and bank holidays. Why join us? Make a difference: Watch these short videos to find out more about the important work our AMHPs and Mental Health Teams do. Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Enhancements: Our AMHPs are paid a market supplement of up to £5,000 per annum dependent on experience, as well as a 14% alternating shift allowance, and Senior Social Workers are eligible for a further £3,000 market supplement upon completion of their Excellent Practice Validation portfolio. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here . Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, OT, AMHP, Mental Health Nurse, Senior Social Worker, Social Work Practitioner.

James' Place Newcastle, Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist Job Title: Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist Salary: £22,800 per annum (£38,000 FTE) Hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days - must be available to work Monday and Thursday, third day negotiable, 09:30 to 17:30 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Reports to: Head of Centre THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn't find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James' Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 6,000 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting Senior Suicide Prevention Therapists to deliver our clinically proven, life-saving intervention at our James' Place centre in Newcastle. As a Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will work closely with the Head of Centre to provide strong clinical leadership and oversight while also delivering direct therapeutic work with men experiencing suicidal crisis and their supporter(s). You will play a key role in supporting the clinical team to deliver our unique intervention and to co-produce effective, individualised safety plans to help men remain safe. You will work closely with the Head of Centre in Newcastle and the wider James' Place leadership team to ensure strong integration between the pilot service and our established centres. This role requires an experienced mental health professional or therapist with a strong background in suicide prevention, excellent risk assessment and formulation skills, and demonstrable experience of clinical supervision, line management, and leadership. Training, induction, and ongoing support will be provided by the Head of Centre in Newcastle and the wider James' Place team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Senior Clinical Duties Work as a duty therapist to triage and assess suitability of James' Place referrals daily Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James' Place care, as a co-leader of the clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre Lead and support peer support sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Deputise for the Head of Centre when required Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James' Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James' Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Leadership and Management Manage, support and lead Suicide Prevention Therapists, encouraging staff to develop and grow Conduct regular probation reviews, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals with staff Conduct therapist case reviews to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and in accordance with James' Place policies and procedures Confidently identify and sensitively communicate areas for development and conduct performance management reviews when necessary Demonstrate and promote self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself and the team well Provide support to access training and other developmental activities Support staff wellbeing Outreach and Engagement Work alongside the Head of Centre to actively increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently lead a team and support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope. Essential Qualification(s) A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England or Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of leading, supervising and developing a team or others Experience of holding supervision, reflective practice and/or case management with colleagues Experience of decision making, when asked by colleagues for advice and support Experience of triaging referrals and demonstrating accountability for decisions made Experience of modelling best practice to others and working to address issues of performance and competency when they arise Willingness to cover Head of Centre delegated duties when needed (e.g. leave and other absence) Commitment to continued professional development and can evidence additional learning since completion of core training Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so Ability to identify if the James' Place service is not adequate to maintain the person's safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making Strong time management Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James' Place standards Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures Values . click apply for full job details

James' Place Newcastle, Suicide Prevention Therapist Job Title: Suicide Prevention Therapist Salary: £19,800 per annum (£33,000 FTE) Hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days - days to be negotiated Monday - Friday 09:30 to 17:30 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Reports to: Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn't find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James' Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 6,000 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Therapist to join our expanding team at our James' Place centre in Newcastle. As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre in Newcastle and the wider James' Place team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James' Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James' Place care, as a member of the clinical team and in consultation with Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist and Head of Centre when needed Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James' Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Demonstrate self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself well Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Engage in peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice with the team Contribute to an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Outreach and Engagement Support the local management team to increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope. Essential Qualification(s) A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England or Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so Ability to identify if the James' Place service is not adequate to maintain the person's safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making Strong time management Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James' Place standards Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures Values Commitment to clinical supervision Ability to engage with James' Place values Ability to promote people's equality, diversity and rights Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis WE OFFER A 7% employer contributory pension scheme Family friendly policies Death in service insurance scheme 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period APPLICATION PROCESS How to Apply To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three competency-based questions. We recommend for you to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method as a way of clearly and concisely outlining your skills, knowledge and experience. Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity. Key Dates Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November, 9am Interviews are expected to be held: w/c 16th November. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you by email to invite you to an in-person interview with up to three members of the James' Place team. You will be able to choose a convenient interview slot using our self-service scheduling system. The interview will be competency-based, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the role requirements outlined in the person specification. If your application is not shortlisted . click apply for full job details