Job Summary
The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 has provided an opportunity for Aneurin Bevan Health Board and its Local Authority partners of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen to develop new primary care based mental health services for the population of Gwent.
PCMHSS was established in 2012 in line with Part 1 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and outlines 5 key functions for PCMHSS, these include,
- comprehensive mental health assessments,
- Access to interventions,
- Supporting onward referral
- Provision of support and advice to professionals
- Provision of information and advice to individuals and carers
PCMHSS supports people with a wide range of mental health needs. As such we offer a range of interventions as part of a matched care offer. These include low-intensity intervention, group-based intervention, and generic counselling.
There will be opportunities for the post holder to be involved in helping to develop ongoing service improvement and be part of a highly motivated and enthusiastic team.
The Primary Care Mental Health Support Service within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is committed to meeting the changing demands of the population it serves and has received recognition for its innovation and vision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role of the PCMHSS Support Time and Recovery Worker (STaR) is to provide support to people with a range of mild to moderate mental health care needs and assist the multi-disciplinary team in providing innovative approaches, to promote recovery and maintain community networks, via face to face, video call or telephone.
The post holder will have a reasonable understanding of a range brief psychological therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, and computer-based CBT etc.
The post holder will have excellent communication skills, able to develop and maintain positive relationships with service users, primary care colleagues and staff from the third sector.
There will be opportunities to undertake training and increase understanding. The post holder will be expected to take full advantage of all training and development opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Health or social care related NVQ 3 or A relevant foundation degree
- Evidence of further professional development within the field of Mental Health
Desirable
- NVQ 3 or A relevant foundation degree Plus Evidence of further professional development within the field of Mental Health NVQ level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Level 1 or willingness to obtain qualification Certificate or Diploma in CBT Ability to obtain NVQ Level 4, plus Theoretical and practical knowledge to diploma level equivalent, obtained through formal competency based training, short courses and experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a professional team. Able to communicate effectively using reassurance, persuasion and tact with patients. Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers. Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour. Ability to supervise staff Networking & negotiating skills. Good motivational skills. Able to listen and communicate effectively. Able to build community links and contacts. Able to plan and prioritise work effectively. Able to make informed decisions and act on own initiative. Able to advocate appropriately on behalf of the service user. Able to provide assistance to service users with basic daily life skills such as Leisure activities Budgeting, cooking and house keeping. Access to community resources. Able to deal sensitively with distress, disturbance and unpredictability. Able to demonstrate group working skills. Able to identify discriminatory attitudes and practices towards service users and act appropriately
Desirable
- Awareness of local service.s Basic IT skills. Ability to speak Welsh
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understanding and empathy with people with mental health needs Belief in inherent strengths of service users Articulate with good interpersonal and listening skills Able to keep calm in difficult situations Able to make informed decisions and act on own initiative Able to act in a responsible caring and supportive manor at all times Good problem solving skills Leadership skills Non judgmental Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning
Other
Essential
- Efficient means of being independently mobile across Gwent Be accessible and flexible in availability Ability to undertake some weekend and evening working as required Ability to work flexibly
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working at Band 3 or Relevant experience of working paid or voluntary with people in the provision of social, mental or similar care to people who require assistance in their everyday life Supporting service users in therapeutic activities, observing and evaluating effects of activity on individuals Recording of information to support the assessment of health, needs and medical assistance Assisting the development, formulation and evaluation of patient care and activity programs Supporting individuals in emotional or mental crisis Planning and delivering programs of therapeutic activities i.e. group work or individual goal oriented programs Assisting and supporting service users to promote their well being
Desirable
- Experience of supervising / managing people
Knowledge
Essential
- Supporting theoretical knowledge underpinning : ? Assessment of patient ? Record keeping ? Assisting and supporting patients to promote their well being ? Effective communication ? Use of therapies ? Support of individuals in emergency situations Understanding and respect for the principals of confidentiality Knowledge and understanding of the 10 essential capabilities Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and risk management obtained through attendance on an approved course and own practice Knowledge and understanding of using a recovery approach base to care & the concept of social inclusion. Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Knowledge of benefits / employments systems
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further inhouse and mandatory training Detailed knowledge of leisure / creative / technical activities such as specific hobbies, sports or special interest activities
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 23 April 2025
