Band 3 Community Support Worker - DICE

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks Clinical Support Workers to provide direct support for children with autism and learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with care plans and working collaboratively with families during crises. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and caring, capable of making a real difference in young people's lives. Apply now for this impactful position.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement available up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to assist with care plans and crisis management strategies.
• Strong communication skills to support families.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support for children with learning disabilities.
• Assist with the implementation of care plans and strategies.
• Contribute to maintaining safety and wellbeing in care.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Caring attitude

Ability to provide support

Job description

Overview

Due to newly acquired funding, we are looking to expand our provision of enhanced support for children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric admission. The post holder will be a member of the DICE (Disability Intensive Care Enhanced) team, which works to prevent avoidable psychiatric admissions for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The DICE team provides intensive support for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism during times of crisis and recovery when discharged back to the care of community services. Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community. The team provides short term intensive intervention, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services, to stabilise and enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community.

Clinical support workers play a vital role in this work, ensuring that care plans are enacted and providing direct input for the children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Clinical Support Workers (Band 3) to join our team. You will work directly with people and families in crisis, providing practical, therapeutic, and emotional support under the supervision of registered clinicians.
• Provide one-to-one and group support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Assist with the implementation of care plans, Positive Behavioural Support, and crisis management strategies.
• Support families and carers during periods of stress or crisis.
• Contribute to maintaining safety, dignity, and wellbeing in all aspects of care.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible; this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK / Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.