Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description

NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC provide health and social care services to a population of 158,000. We are a progressive and ambitious organisation that aims to support those living with a mental health illness, their carers and families in the simplest and most effective ways. We are different because we know working with the same methods doesn’t work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services that are centred on the people who use them.Working together across Humber, Coast and ValeWhy should you work for us

CQC overall rating GOOD 2018 – with two services rated Outstanding

We are the 25th Best Not-for-Profit Organisation to Work For in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-profit UK Companies to work for 2019 - our fifth straight year in the top 100

Winners of The Sunday Times Wellbeing Award for commitment to employee health and welfare 2019

We are one of the top 75 best organisations to work for in Yorkshire and Humber region 2019

Outstanding national NHS Staff Survey 2018

Crisis Home Treatment service for older people accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ 2018

Awarded for ‘Excellence in DBT’ from the Association for Psychological Therapies 2018

Highly Commended organisation in the James Legal Solicitors Inspiring Business 2019 Awards

NAViGO Simply You team crowned Heart Awards Business in Community winners 2018

Performance Team ‘highly commended’ in the best use of data category - Health Tech Awards 2018

Mental Health category winner - Medipex Awards 2018

Mental health services in North East Lincolnshire have been rated as amongst the best in the country by the people who use them

We really are different; we’ve purchased a garden centre and a caravan. Why We’re growing and improving our services year on year; which means we also have to work hard at finding new ways to make our service sustainable. This social enterprise is about working together with local people to create services that are owned by the community, supported by it and loyal to it. It’s challenging, it’s exciting and we want like-minded people to join us. If you think that’s you, take a look at the job specificationMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER*Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Qualified Social Worker *An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner (RNMH, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to join the Functional Team within Older People’s Mental Health Service. The post holder, based within CMHMS, will act as care coordinator within the CPA process for service users with complex functional mental health issues. The Functional Team work in a recovery focused way with older adults who are presenting with a functional mental illness such as, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis or early stages of mild cognitive impairment that is impacting on psychological wellbeing. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is a team player but able to also work independently demonstrating initiative in promoting recovery and relapse prevention. The candidate will have a passion to maintain independence and support quality of life in older adults with mental health problems. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and creatively and will provide comprehensive assessments, care planning and on-going interventions to older people in conjunction with other services. The post holder will have current and relevant experience of working within a mental health setting for older people and will have knowledge of relapse and risk management prevention and have the ability to manage/change and work within a changing environment.The post holder will be committed to the principles of person centered care and be able to teach and be a role model to others. They will be imaginative and broad in their outlook to care provision. They must be able to work upon their own initiative, whilst being committed to the principles and practice of effective team working. In return, we will support the right candidate to enhance their training and develop additional skills, providing regular supervision and personal development reviews. If you are passionate and committed to the above client group and want to join a friendly, dynamic team we want to hear from you!A full driving license is required as is access to a vehicle for works purpose.For further information please contact: Kathleen Afifi – Telephone .All positions are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance. Evidence of valid professional registration and appropriate DBS clearances will also be required where relevant. All posts will also be subject to successful completion of a 12 week probationary period.Please note that all new employees joining NAViGO will be able to contribute to the NHS pension.This post is classed as exempted for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, even those convictions that are classed as spent must be declared on your application.NAViGO CIC takes its responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children & Adults at risk seriously. Every member of staff must comply with the NAViGO Safeguarding policies.We will ensure that all applicants are contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date.Navigo will keep details of unsuccessful applicants on file for a period of 6 months. Where further positions arise which we believe may be suitable we may contact those applicants with information and to advise of the further vacancy, should they wish to apply. Application at this subsequent stage/position would be voluntary and via open competition. Applicants may opt out of this by informing the recruitment team via NHS Jobs if they do not wish for details to be retained for this purpose.