Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new team operating in the community across the London Borough of Brent.
We are seeking an experienced outreach practitioner to support a multidisciplinary team to help engage with the homeless population who struggle with mental health issues within the borough of Brent. The team uses holistic assertive outreach techniques to support service users to access mental health services and to secure long-term accommodation.
Main duties of the job
This role is situated within a new team that targets rough sleepers who are isolated and are experiencing high levels of distress. This team will support by providing a reconnection service for those service users with no housing, health, or social links to re-establish links with family/support networks, working closely with third sector reconnection services, as well as foreign embassies to facilitate timely repatriation.
The post holder will use their specialist foundation knowledge and skills in rough sleepers to support assessment, care planning, implementing and evaluating the case and treatment of clients.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. We can offer;
- Working within a dynamic team with visibility of the Senior Management Team (Service Manager & Borough Director)
- A range of staff benefits including “kids pass”, range of salary sacrifices schemes (inc for electronic goods and 30% savings on a car), interest free loans and more
- Award-winning Staff Networks that have thousands of members and exciting events.
- Career mapping and development programmes.
- Support and guidance with your Nurse revalidation.
- Opportunity to shadow senior Leaders
- Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies.
The Team serves the population of Brent, a diverse and vibrant borough. It is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture. There is a visible , supportive management team and a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities.
Brent is a place of contrast, a destination for thousands of British and international visitors every year. Home of the iconic Wembley Stadium, the world famous Wembley Arena, the new London Designer Outlet & the spectacular Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, it provides a stage for cultural, sporting & religious events of national and international importance.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to diploma level or NVQ level 4 in health and social care.
Desirable
- Degree
- Post registration substance misuse qualifications
- Motivational Interviewing/Relapse management training
- Harm reduction training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of personal and professional development in Rough Sleepers settings
- Ability to treat patients with respect and dignity.
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure.
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS or local authority setting.
- Data Processing and analysis
- Audit
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work within and show understanding of equal opportunities
- Knowledge of Mental Health Services
- Proficient in Microsoft Software.
- Committed to personal/professional development
- Dependable and a sense of responsibility
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team.
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Ability to multitask and deal with frequent interruptions and interventions when carrying out complex tasks (ie transcribing complicated medical or psychological court reports)
- Understanding of national and local pathways to access Mental Health support.
Desirable
- Understanding of health & safety issues
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act and Issues around Confidentiality.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act
- Problem solving skills, stress management skills & conflict resolution skills
Other
Essential
- Motivated to provide the highest standard in a changing service
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area.
- Able to recognise signs of stress in self.
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: 26 September 2024
