Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker

BP Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker to support individuals in mental crisis and assist with their recovery post-hospitalization. The role involves working collaboratively with community outreach teams and requires strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to provide practical support to encourage independence in the local community.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 25 days pro rata

Additional birthday leave after probation

Ongoing training relevant to the role

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cover after 6 months

Qualifications

• Understanding of dual effects of mental health and substance use.
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth hospital discharges and community transitions.
• Provide emotional and practical support to patients.
• Monitor and evaluate service effectiveness.

Skills

Empathy

Calmness

Non-judgmental attitude

Supportiveness

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)

Reference Number:287

Reports to:Senior Community Outreach Worker

Contract:Permanent

Hours:30 hours per week days and hours flexible between Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)

Salary:£26,000 - £27,000 per annum, pro rata - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)

Based:Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach

Bounce Back workers work with the Herts Mind Network Community Outreach Teams and hospital staff to ensure that patients are offered advice, information and holistic support for smooth, timely and supportive discharge from hospital back in to the community.

About The Project

Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire.

About The Role

The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.

The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patients homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.

The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire.
• Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
• Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
• Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
• Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
  
  

We Offer

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
  
  

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 22nd June at 5pm.

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 25th June at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

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