About this role
Job summary
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Rethink Mental Illness as a Health and Wellbeing Coach (HWBC) within the secure forensic inpatient wards at Ridgeway, Roseberry Park Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The role will form part of a new Integrated Care Mental Health team, delivering low level therapeutic interventions. The postholder will support people with mental illnesses in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client, as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.
This role involves providing support based on mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, change management, psychoeducation (including around wider health and substance issues), grounding and emotional regulation. This ranges from providing informal information, 1 to 1 support, enablement of engagement with other professionals, facilitating group activities and forums and ad hoc support for those experiencing emotional distress.
They will work alongside the other staff in the mental health team to deliver high quality, mental health support during an individuals time in Ridgeway at Roseberry Park Hospital and in onward planning for their discharge into the community.
The Postholder will be offered a full induction to the TEWV setting and to the Rethink organisation, which will include HWBC training packages and will have ongoing, regular supervision delivered by a Senior HWBC. Rethink staff will have access to the free onsite parking and free onsite gym/ staff fitness sessions.
If this is something you think you would be interested in, please apply now!
About us
Rethink Mental Illness will work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to pilot a new Integrated Care Mental Health team with the postholder being co-located onsite at Ridgeway, Roseberry Park hospital, working directly onto the wards Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.
Job description Job responsibilities
Health and Wellbeing Coach (Inpatient)
Location:
Ridgeway, Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough
Service/Department:
Place Based Division Criminal Justice Specialty
Reporting to:
Senior Health and Wellbeing Coach
Disclosure and Barring Check:
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with Adults Barred check
Hours per week:
37.5 hours per week
Salary band:
Agenda for Change Band 4
Contract type:
Permanent
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Overview of the role purpose:
I work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering low level therapeutic interventions, working alongside other professionals to support the mental health of the secure hospital population. I support people with mental illnesses in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client, as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.
This role involves providing support based on mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, change management, psychoeducation (including around wider health and substance issues), grounding and emotional regulation. This ranges from providing informal information, one-to-one support, enablement of engagement with other professionals, facilitating group activities and forums and ad hoc support for those in need of some additional support. I work alongside and in partnership with the Psychology team, supporting in delivering high quality mental health and well-being support during an individuals time in Roseberry Park Hospital and in onward planning along their treatment journey. This role is ward based to enhance visibility and engagement for both patients and ward staff, promoting integration with ward teams.
I will work with the following people and teams:
Integrated Mental Health Teams (including Psychologists, Assistant, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists etc) Specialist Psychologists Place Based Division within Rethink Mental Illness Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust
Service/Team Description
Overview of the service or team:
Rethink Mental Illness are proud to work for Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to provide low level therapeutic interventions alongside their skilled and specialist mental health teams.
Roseberry Park Hospital is a secure hospital, caring for adults with a range of mental health and/or learning disabilities in a safe, caring and recovery focussed environment. The hospital wards are split into 4 groups, and as a Health and Wellbeing Coach you would be the representative for 1 of these groups whilst working flexibly across the site, whilst also providing peer support and contingency cover for your colleagues as needed.
The team on the wards compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the hospital and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0830 1630 Monday to Friday.
Rethink Mental Illness staff will be fully integrated into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust team, providing a one team approach and a seamless care provision.
Team Structure
What I do and achieve
What I do:
I work as part of the integrated mental health team to support the recovery and wellbeing of patients within Roseberry Park Hospital, forming and maintaining effective relationships with NHS staff I work with the wider team to deliver psychologically informed interventions specifically psychoeducation, solution focussed care, motivational interviewing, CBT informed approaches and mental health coaching Provide planned low level therapeutic interventions to assist patients with the day to day management of their wellbeing Provide ad hoc support to patients to enable their engagement with a wider range of professionals Provide ad hoc support to patients to enable and empower emotional regulation, coping strategies and insight into their presentations I joint work to provide appropriate packages of care, e.g. joint activities with specialist clinicians To work in a coaching manner, exploring ways of goal setting with people to help them achieve their ambitions. I organise and facilitate group-based workshops and activities, ensuring self-help and peer support groups cover a flexible timetable. I ensure a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary team, constructing and maintain professional and effective working relationships to gain the best person centred / recovery outcomes for the individual including excellent communication I develop and facilitate service user forums as appropriate. I engage with supervision, both from Rethink and the NHS as needed with an open, honest and meaningful attitude I work with colleagues in Rethink Mental Illness to develop an engagement strategy for those in Ridgeway at Roseberry Park so that our work is co-produced and delivered by people affected by mental illness. I ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entering and recording on relevant clinical systems and engaging with audits to continually improve my practice I contribute to the development of the highest standard of professional practice within the service. I contribute to the identification, management, and reduction of risk in my area of responsibility. I report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with Rethink and NHS incident reporting policy ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
Who I am
I have the essentials covered:
Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way. Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities. Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport. Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching. Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health. I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education. Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities. I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Ability to work independently and collectively. I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges. I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner. I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills. I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual. I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health. Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development. I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.
I may also have:
Experience working in secure environments or experience of working with those convicted of offences Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner Experience of co-production. What I value and how I will behave
General Duties:
I will act in accordance with the provisions of Data Protection legislation (as amended). I will ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies, relevant legislation, codes of practice or contractual obligations. I will comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. I will act in accordance with the charitys Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns. I will participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training. I will work in accordance with the charitys national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies. The list of duties is not exhaustive; the Service Manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way. Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities. Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport. Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching. Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health. I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education. Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities. I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Ability to work independently and collectively. I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges. I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner. I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills. I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual. I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health. Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development. I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.
Desirable
Experience working in secure environments or experience of working with those convicted of offences Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner Experience of co-production.
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.
Employer details Employer name Rethink Mental Illness
Address Holme House Road
Stockton-On-Tees
TS18 2QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rethink.org/ (Opens in a new tab)