Mh Senior Health Care Support Worker- First Transitions Team

Midlands Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Health Care Support Worker to join Integrated Mental Health Teams for the First Transitions Pathway across South Staffordshire. The role involves providing practical and emotional support during transition and ongoing weeks after, with travel across a large geographic area requiring reliable transport.

The post supports engagement and access to community resources, with opportunities to work in a multi-agency environment that aims to

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency based evidence supplemented by short courses.
• Desirable: Training in working with adults / older adults with complex mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Experience: Significant experience of working with adults with Mental Health Needs.
• Experience: Experience of working within a multi-agency framework.
• Experience: Experience of working in a Forensic setting.

Education

Foundation degree or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

We are offering an exciting and unique new role as a Band 4 Health Care Support Worker within our Integrated Mental Health Teams (IMHT) across South Staffordshire, supporting our new First Transitions Pathway.

The First Transitions Pathway is a new service to help support individuals with complex mental health as they move from the structured support of forensic services to the community-focused care offered by our Integrated Mental Health Teams. This transformation is underpinned by a central commitment to promoting sustained recovery, fostering meaningful integration within the community, and empowering service users to lead fulfilling lives. This specialised team will work in close collaboration and partnership with the six IMHTs spanning South Staffordshire.

Please be ware this role requires you to travel over a large geographical area, so access to suitable transport is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be instrumental in providing practical and emotional support directly to service users, both during the immediate transition phase and in the crucial weeks and months that follow. Their focus will be on building rapport, implementing effective engagement strategies, and facilitating access to community resources.

As part of this role you will be expected to:

• Provide intensive and assertive outreach to service users at risk of disengagement, aiming to prevent relapse.
• Provide practical support within community settings, addressing immediate needs and implementing engagement strategies.
• Be curious and motivated to make a difference to this cohort of individuals.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this role, please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

For further information please contact Rob Smith Operational Lead on 0300 303 3428

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency based evidence supplemented by short courses.

Desirable

• Training in working with adults / older adults with complex mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour, and/or other behavioural work

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with adults with Mental Health Needs
• Experience of working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience of working in a Forensic setting

Desirable

• Previous work with people with complex and high risk presentations
• Significant experience of supporting service users in a crisis home based/ community setting

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.