1. Job Description
2. Person Specification

TITLE: Locum Community Inclusion Worker

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Community Support Services Manager

GRADE: H2

PURPOSE

To work as part of a team which provides specialist mental health support to individuals with enhanced needs, living or planning to live in their own accommodation, working across boundaries of care, organisation and role, co-ordinated through the Care Programme Approach/Care Management process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.             Service to Clients

1.1           Establish good working relationships with clients and maintain a high standard of professional practice in all aspects of your work

1.2           To give sufficient Support and Time to each individual client, that will aid their Recovery and promote their independence

1.3           Maintain client related documentation including progress / outcome reports; support and risk management plans; assessment & induction procedures

1.4           In line with assessed need and agreed Support Plans, provide support that develops each individual’s capacity to live independently and safely in their own accommodation

1.5           Assist with the facilitation of a client’s timely discharge from hospital, including engagement and involvement in discharge planning

1.6           Facilitate movement from registered care to less supported accommodation

1.6           Encourage each client to actively participate in meaningful activity that is specific to their individual goals and aspirations. This may include leisure, training, education and volunteer work.

1.7           Prompt and encourage clients to keep medical, leisure, or other (e.g. Day Centre, GP, DWP) appointments and escort the client as necessary

1.8           Assist with letter writing, filling in forms, arranging medical and other appointments

1.9           Encourage client to comply with medication

1.10         Enhance the independence of clients and organise, participate and facilitate their involvement in Umbrella activities e.g. Newsletter, meetings, outings and holidays

1.11         Ensure any complaints received are dealt with in line with Umbrella’s Complaints Procedure

2.             Teamwork

2.1           Work within all relevant legislation such as Health & Safety, notifying any problems to the Community Inclusion Manager, or in their absence the Service Director, at the earliest opportunity. Be fully conversant with Umbrella’s Health & safety Policy

2.2           Participate as a team member in discussions on Umbrella policies and procedures, and ensure the service operates within these

2.3           Through active participation in staff meetings, ensure that the Service Director/Community Inclusion Manager and other members of the staff team are aware of relevant issues about clients.

2.4           Participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff, locums and volunteers as required by the Community Inclusion Manager

2.5           Throughout the performance of your duties conduct yourself in a manner, which demonstrates respect for your workplace being a client’s home and aim to realise Umbrella’s philosophy of maximum user involvement in all aspects of your work

2.6           Staff will be expected to participate in shift and weekend work as required, in response to the needs of referred clients

3.             Administrative and Financial Duties

3.1           Maintain all recording systems in use at the service such as the visits board, Health & Safety, minutes of meetings etc.  To ensure effective communication between staff and to comply with Umbrella policy standards

3.2           Maintain accurate records relating to clients with due regard to confidentiality and to the clients’ right of access to their personal file

3.3           Under the direction of the Community Inclusion Manager, ensure that all petty cash expenditure is accurately recorded and reconciled

Maintain regular supplies e.g. stationary

4.             Liaison

4.1           Ensure professional relations and good channels of communication with all departments within the organisation and colleagues in other Umbrella projects

4.2           Maintain appropriate efficient and professional links with other agencies and carers, at all times adhering to Umbrella’s confidentiality policy and aiming to promote the best interest of the clients

4.2           Under the direction of the Community Inclusion Manager, attend ward rounds and client case reviews

General

Willingness to obtain an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care if required to do so

5.2           Uphold and implement Umbrella’s equal opportunities policy

5.3           Develop and maintain professional relationships and good quality channels of communication with colleagues and external agencies

5.4           Act at all times in the best interest of Umbrella, drawing any malpractice to the attention of the Community Inclusion Manager

5.5           Work flexibly and are prepared to perform other duties commensurate with the role either at your initial place of work or at any of Umbrella’s other projects

This job description is not definitive, different or additional duties may be required as the organisation develops.

This Job Description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.

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