Trauma-Informed Mental Health Lead (Forensic/Community)

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider seeks compassionate professionals for a full-time position dealing with trauma-informed care in Maidstone, England. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in nursing, social work, or allied health, with prior experience in mental health settings. Responsibilities include preparing patients for discharge and supporting recovery in the community, alongside leadership roles within the team. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are provided, alongside a supportive management environment offering various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive management

Car lease scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Registered professional with prior experience in mental health settings, preferably in forensic services or community settings.
• Experience in mental health settings, preferably forensic or community.
• Strong transferable skills from nursing, social work, or allied health background.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individuals for discharge and community reintegration.
• Recognize needs for increased support for sustainable lifestyles.
• Promote recovery and support patient understanding of risks.
• Demonstrate clinical and managerial leadership skills.
• Utilize clinical, data analysis, and evaluation skills.

Job description

A regional mental health service provider seeks compassionate professionals for a full-time position dealing with trauma-informed care in Maidstone, England. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in nursing, social work, or allied health, with prior experience in mental health settings. Responsibilities include preparing patients for discharge and supporting recovery in the community, alongside leadership roles within the team. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are provided, alongside a supportive management environment offering various employee benefits.