About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking a dedicated band 6 key worker to join us.
This role presents an innovative opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals facing complex and enduring mental health challenges and stigma. Through innovative approaches like Dialog+, we collaborate closely with service users, families and carers, understanding their unique experiences, identifying personal goals, and providing tailored support to empower them on their journey to wellness.
As a valued member of our team, you will have the autonomy to deliver high-quality care while also benefiting from collaborative efforts. Your responsibilities will primarily include a holding a caseload of service users , and supporting along with your occupational therapy, admin, psychology, psychiatry and support workers colleagues to support their mental health journey and transfer back to their local GP and community support networks. Other parts of the role include overcoming barriers by working with translators or technology, participating in CPD, developing internal and external positive and innovative professional and voluntary sector relationships, reviewing information and providing reports
Main duties of the job
o Provides comprehensive assessment, advice and treatment to people with highly complex needs referred to Community Services in accordance with care pathways for given specialism o Delivers specialist interventions in accordance with care pathways for given specialism
o Actively supports the Team Leader/Advanced Practitioner in the achievement of KPI / CQUIN and related County Council targets, and maintenance of registration with regulating bodieso Takes the lead on specific objectives as directed by the Team Lead and Clinical Team Lead.o Provides supervision and direction to practitioners and support staff within community services, undertaking appraisals and supporting the personal development of colleagueso Contributes to the screening of referrals and allocation to service lineso Contributes to the assessment of complex cases to support the appropriate allocation of referrals o Supports a culture of ongoing learning and development on an individual, team and service basis to ensure high standards are maintained and, where appropriate, contribute to the delivery of training as appropriateo Provide leadership to colleagues acting as a positive role modelThe post holder will have a positive attitude to the care of the service users, be adaptable and resourceful and will be required to work regularly without direct supervision.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional qualification Currently registered with professional regulating body
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions Knowledge of the recovery model Understanding of Care Programme Approach
Experience Essential
Minimum of 18 months post registered experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Strand House
Preston
PR1 8UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)