About this role
Job summary
Recovery in Community is a successful partnership between Manchester Mind and Gaddum. We support people to manage and live with their mental health in their community. Staff are employed by both organisations but work together collaboratively and as a team.
You will be building trusting and kind relationships with the understanding that they enable people to be listened to and heard and that this makes a difference.
You will work with people prior to discharge from mental health hospital and then support the person get the care they need so they can recover in the community. We want to enable people to feel connected within their communities to services, friends and family.
This role will work with a small but intensive caseload, max 15 cases, to focus on
Get people home: when people are sent to an out of area placement, OAPs, advocate to get them back to Greater Manchester so they can recover in their community.
Discharge: Supporting people when they're ready to be discharged from inpatient mental health services to get back to the community and recover.
Prevent re-admissions: Work with people, post-discharge, to ensure they continue to get the support they need to make informed choices, stay well and ultimately thrive.
We share skills, experience and learning across the teams so that everyone benefits and we can make a meaningful difference.
Main duties of the job
Provide support to people ready for discharge from inpatient psychiatric care, helping them access services and resources needed for recovery.Work alongside people post-discharge in community settings to ensure they receive the support needed to stay well.Effectively and independently manage a small but intensive caseload (maximum 15 cases), remaining flexible to individuals' needs and changing priorities.Work in a person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate way, enabling people to engage with services and build community connections.Use knowledge of community care, legislation, policies and statutory services to secure support that promotes recovery and wellbeing.Identify when referrals to secondary services are needed and make appropriate referrals.Independently visit people in inpatient and community settings across Manchester and Greater Manchester, following lone working and risk management procedures.Occasionally visit people outside Greater Manchester returning to Manchester communities (travel expenses paid)Build relationships with key professionals, including inpatient staff, social care, CMHTs and community services, to help people achieve their goals.Participate effectively in multidisciplinary meetings, representing individuals' views and aspirations.Support development of effective referral pathways into and out of the service.Contribute to the development of this new service, responding positively to change as practices evolve.
About us
Hi, we're Gaddum: a mental health and carers charity based in Manchester.
A little bit about us...
At Gaddum, wetreat everyone as individuals, taking the time to really get to know those we help, understanding their world, and offering a range of support thats right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, our strong VCSE partnerships and unwavering commitment to the local people ofGreater Manchester.
Our work is underpinned by ourvalues, which are:
Being Heard- no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we will listen
Collaborative Curiosity- harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the insights of others, we create new possibilities by exploring with people
Meaningful Connection- treating every individual as a whole person, developing relationships through empathy and acceptance
Purposeful Work- paying attention to others needs and voices, we channel our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to the people we serve
Thoughtful Safe Services- providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by focussing on quality
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Context
Recovery in Community is a successful partnership between Manchester Mind and Gaddum. We support people to manage and live with their mental health in their community. Staff are employed by both organisations but work together collaboratively and as a team.
Role Purpose
You will be building trusting and kind relationships with the understanding that they enable people to be listened to and heard and that this makes a difference.
You will work with people prior to discharge from mental health hospital and then support the person get the care they need so they can recover in the community. We want to enable people to feel connected within their communities to services, friends and family.
This role will work with a small but intensive caseload, max 15 cases, to focus on:
Get people home: when people are sent to an out of area placement, OAPs, advocate to get them back to Greater Manchester so they can recover in their community.
Discharge: Supporting people when theyre ready to be discharged from inpatient mental health services to get back to the community and recover.
Prevent re-admissions: Work with people, post-discharge, to ensure they continue to get the support they need to make informed choices, stay well and ultimately thrive.
We share skills, experience and learning across the teams so that everyone benefits and we can make a meaningful difference.
Main responsibilities:
To provide support to people that are ready to be discharged from inpatient psychiatric care to return to the community with the services and resources they need to recover.
To work alongside people post-discharge, in their community setting to ensure they get what they need to stay well.
To effectively and independently manage a small but intensive caseload (max 15 cases), being flexible to peoples needs and short-term changes in schedule.
To work in a person-centred, trauma informed and culturally appropriate way that enables people to effectively engage with services and make sustainable links in with their communities.
To use your knowledge of community care, policies, legislation and statutory services to get people the support they need to recover and stay well.
Identify when people need referrals to secondary services and make appropriate referrals.
Independently visit people in inpatient and community settings in Manchester and across Greater Manchester, adhering to lone working and risk management procedures.
Occasionally visit people out of the Greater Manchester area who need to return to their community in Manchester. All travel expenses will be paid and non-commute travel time will be part of your working day.
Build relationships with key professionals to ensure individuals achieve their goals e.g. inpatient staff, social care, CMHTs, community services etc.
Effectively engage in multi-disciplinary meetings, representing the views of people, and their aspirations on returning to community settings.
Support the development of a supportive and productive referral route into and out of the service.
Support the development of this new service, responding professionally to changes as we improve and evolve our working practice collaboratively.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Demonstrable prior experience of working in a similar field OR relevant qualification in mental health, social work, advocacy, youth work or similar.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people (in a professional or personal context) with mental health needs in a trauma informed, strength-based and culturally appropriate way. Experience of collaboratively assessing need and delivering a range or appropriate interventions. Good understanding and awareness of community mental health services. A robust knowledge and commitment to Safeguarding children and adults at risk.
Desirable
Lived or living experience of receiving care and treatment to support your mental health needs. And knowledge on how to effectively apply this experience to your practice.
Values Essential
Commitment to anti-racist and inclusive practices of working, understanding the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently across Manchester regularly and across Greater Manchester occasionally. Male only applicants may apply for this role due to an identified genuine occupational requirement to meet the needs of our service users and service.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to develop effective working relationships with NHS colleagues in primary or secondary care. Ability to be solution-focussed and use creative thinking to solve problems. Ability to prioritise and plan work: take responsibility in decision making, be well organised and work independently to meet deadlines Clear and meaningful communication skills the ability to communicate in a range of formats in a way that enables people to feel heard, accepted and understood. Good ICT skills - ability to use Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint and Outlook and case management systems.
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 Gaddum
Address Gaddum
Green Fish Resource Centre
Manchester
M4 1LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gaddum.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)