About this role
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 If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.
Please read the job description before applying.
Brockington Parent and Baby Unit are recruiting 2 x Band 3 mental health support workers.In the role you will work on a Perinatal Mental Health Inpatient unit, delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families. You will be working within a specialist multi-disciplinary team and will have access to regular supervision.
You will be delivering supportive interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties in the Perinatal period.
You will work in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and will provide interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and / or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical pathway.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the person specification and job description for main duties of the role.
The job is based on Brockington Parent and Baby unit therefore care delivery focusses on the whole family not exclusively the inpatient.
Please look at the Unit's web page to get an overview of the service:
Mental Health Perinatal (Parent and Baby Unit) :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Should you wish to discuss anything in more detail, please get in contact with a member of the leadership team on Brockington who will be happy to help.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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 description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Advanced Apprenticeship in (Mental) health and Social Care or NVQ in Mental Health and Social Care Health social care qualification at least equivalent to the above that equips the person with the necessary knowledge, skill and competence listed in the job description
Desirable
Evidence of Mental Health qualifications & related work experience in related field.
evidenced experience Essential
knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion. experience of working with people with complex Mental Health Needs in a community or inpatient setting.
Desirable
Experience of working with people with Psychosis or substance misuse
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brockington Parent and baby Unit
St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)