- Undertaking group & one to one interventions with clients of a specialist nature (i.e. CBT informed interventions, psychoeducational groups or harm minimisation interventions)
- Providing a comprehensive support planning service to customers in line with the department’s policies, procedures and approach
- Making full use of IT & other technologies for appropriate tasks, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email etc
- Participating in cross-service initiatives & projects in relation to their specialist area (i.e. organisational training, reflective case management, WOW projects, peer support groups, etc.)
- Carrying out assessment to identify and prioritize needs
- Using SMART goal planning to provide needs led holistic support
- Knowledge of specialist assessment tools, methods and case formulation.
- Knowledge of evidence based specialist interventions appropriate for mental health and community settings.
- Experience of undertaking customer assessments, support planning and key-working with a clear outcome focus
- Knowledge about recovery model, peer support and coproduction procedures.
- Experience working in community settings therapeutically, including assessments, designing interventions and demonstrating outcomes.
- Experience running therapeutic groups.
- Ability to react to crisis situations in a calm effective way.
- Basic level of IT skills and literacy
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing including the preparation of letters reports & file notes
- Ability to contribute to effective team working
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures for children and adults
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits