About this role
Job summary
At Teesside Mind we recognise that caring for someone with mental health difficulties comes with its own unique challenges. As a Wellbeing Practitioner for our Carers Project, you will be responsible for delivering holistic support to caregivers supporting them to foster self-empowerment to maintain their emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Your role will involve helping people to talk through their current situation and difficulties, uncover and re-evaluate their strengths, and put plans in place to work towards their goals. You will also be required to deliver information and facilitate support groups; to address the unique challenges faced by carers who are supporting someone with mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
As a Carers Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:
Conduct collaborative evaluations of carers' needs and help them to develop personalised wellbeing plans.Offer wellbeing and emotional support to carers, utilising evidence-based therapeutic techniques.Facilitate support groups and workshops on topics such as stress management, self-care, and coping strategies.Collaborate with external agencies and community resources to ensure carers have access to additional support services.Provide education and training to caregivers on relevant topics related to caring, health, and wellbeing.Provide education and awareness sessions to other professionals on the unique challenges faced by carers when mental health challenges are part of the picture.Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.Stay updated on best practices and research in the field of carer support and wellbeing.
About us
Were proud to have directly helped 27,000 local people this last year, more than weve ever supported. Weve been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for 30 years and during that time our support has evolved, enabling us to help people in new and impactful ways.
We believe everyone has the right to enjoy good mental health and our team of trusted professionals provide expert support to help people lead full and happy lives.Whats more, we campaign locally to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of what good mental health looks like.
Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We know just how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are. So, it's only natural that our people and our culture are at the heart of all we do. Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride in making sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported. We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems.
Job description Job responsibilities
Being a point of contact for advice and guidance to the Carer.Collating monitoring information.To actively promote the service across South Tees.Ensuring all referrals are managed within a timely manner.Using the Carers Star with carers to identify strengths and challenges in their caring role and develop support plans.To provide emotional support, psychological coping, and self-care techniques for carers to help them manage their own wellbeing.To develop peer support and social opportunities for carers ensuring co production.To actively promote opportunities for carers such as training and work opportunities, personal budgets, respite breaks etc.To provide advice and information around mental health conditions, access to mental health services and available interventions.To provide advice and guidance on money or benefit issues and refer on for specialist advice where neededTo provide information about the right to access a statutory Carers Assessment and support carers to access them.Ensure the service outcomes are worked towards and achieved where possible as per service requirement.Ensure all records are accurately recorded in compliance with Minds policies and procedures.To risk assess and review in accordance with Minds policy and procedure.To respond to any safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.As part of the wider carers team actively contribute to service development.To keep up to date with national and local policies that affect carers and passing on relevant information to carers.To represent the service and Teesside Mind at external meetings and events as agreed.To work within the policies and procedures of Teesside Mind at all times.To take part in support, supervision, training, and development and as required.To undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working in mental health service/s and/or health and social care setting Experience meeting service targets and using outcome measurement tools Experience of partnership working Experience of assessing and support planning using person-centered approaches Experience of recognising when someone needs additional support Experience of delivering psychological coping and self-care techniques Experience of lone working Experience of effectively managing own case load Experience of risk management and safeguarding Demonstrates knowledge of issues faced by adults caring for another adult struggling with their mental health Demonstrates an understanding of how emotional distress and being in mental health crisis might affect individuals Knowledge of national policy and legislation in relation to carers issues Knowledge of the Voluntary and Community Sector
Desirable
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating measurable outcomes Lived experience of a mental health difficulty (self, family) Working as a team to help develop a service Knowledge of relevant health and social care services within the local area
Personal Qualities Essential
Respectful, non-judgmental, and understanding approach to others Willingness to seek and use supervision and support Willingness to receive and respond to feedback and engage in reflective practice Commitment to providing high quality services Commitment to Minds values, policies, and procedures Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to work flexibly and undertake different tasks as required
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 Relevant qualification or time served experience in a similar role
Desirable
Relevant degree or equivalent in social sciences, health, or education
Skills & Competencies Essential
Planning and organisation skills Negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people Skilled in active listening and using therapeutic support tools Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written Skilled in administration, IT, and accurate record keeping Ability to self-motivate, work on own initiative, and make appropriate decisions Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Time management skills and a calm approach when working under pressure Ability to adhere to professional boundaries
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 Teesside Mind Ltd
Address The Mind Centre
92-94 Lothian Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 2QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)