Crisis Practitioner

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Yorkshire seeks a motivated Band 6 practitioner to join the Doncaster Crisis Team. The role involves triaging and supporting individuals in crisis, conducting assessments via telephone and home visits. Candidates should be dynamic and passionate about crisis management and collaboration with families and partner organizations. This is a full-time role requiring dedication and a strengths-based approach to care.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified practitioner at Band 6 level.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated to work with individuals in crisis.
• Ability to work in partnership with families and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments and interventions for service users in crisis.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and peer support services.
• Liaise with families to support their understanding of crisis management.

Skills

Crisis management

Partnership working

Motivation and enthusiasm

Support and empathy

Dynamic teamwork

Education

Permanent Band 6 qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Triage assessment and intervention of service users in crisis via telephone, home visits and assessments in A&E.
• Support dynamic and positive practitioners in this new service.
• Work alongside partner organisations, third sector and peer support services, maintaining transparency and openness.
• Liaise with families and support their understanding of crisis management.
• Contribute and lead in community working age model changes.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Permanent Band 6 qualified practitioner.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our busy team and who has a passion and desire to work with individuals in crisis within the community delivering a caring and safe service.
• Passionate, reliable and progressive staff who work within a strengths and recovery-based approach.
• Strong ability to work in partnership with families, organizations and peer support services.

37.5 hours per week 24-hour

As part of unplanned mental health services in Doncaster we are able to offer a rare opportunity for motivated professionals to join Doncaster Crisis Team.

The role will involve the triage assessment and intervention of service users in crisis and will involve telephone, home visits and assessments in A&E.

We are seeking to recruit dynamic and positive practitioners to support in this new service.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more