Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker to provide assessment and support for adults with severe mental health issues. Candidates should have registration as a Mental Health professional and experience in community settings. The role emphasizes engagement, risk management, and collaboration with other agencies to foster social inclusion. Competitive salary offered with opportunities to make a significant community impact.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience and registration required.
• Experience in holistic community working.
• Cultural awareness of the area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and provide care.
• Support a caseload of clients and their families.
• Collaborate with community agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management skills

Engagement skills

Service User centered skills

Education

Registered Mental Health professional

Job description

Overview

Go back Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Help us make a difference in the community of Small Heath, Bordesley Green and Heartlands wards!

Our 247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre Pilot has been commissioned by NHS England to run Mental Health Services in these areas in a new way. We will have an open door and will support any adults who need our help. The service is compassion based, looking at the whole person and ensuring all aspects of their life are considered.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, driven individuals, who understand the needs of people in the area and are driven to make a difference.

This opportunity is qualified nurse or other registered Mental Health professional to join our fantastic team.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individuals who can effect positive changes for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health concerns - with excellent assessment and risk management skills - alongside all round Service User centred skills and a genuine desire to work in this area.

You will have experience and confidence in working autonomously in an adult mental health setting and will have skills in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning. You will be passionate about improving services and bringing about positive change for individuals and the community we serve.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in all aspects of mental health care, assessment, care and support and treatment

Support and engage people a caseload of people with mental health problems and their families/carers in collaboration with the wider team

Support the team in partnering other agencies in the community.

Ensure social inclusion and active citizenship for people with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI)

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

There is also supporting information about the Trieste Model of care which the pilot is based on and the 10 guiding principles from NHS England which we will follow.

Person Specification

• Significant post qualification experience and registration
• passionate about change in line with model
• Experience of holistic community working
• awareness of health ineqaulities
• demonstrates flexibility
• Cultural awareness to this area

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre

Omnia GP Practice, 73 Yardley Green Road.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7473243

Job locations

247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre

Omnia GP Practice, 73 Yardley Green Road.