Mental Health Outreach Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Funded by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, Burton and District Mind will provide an Outreach Service to support and encourage older adults (over 65) those at risk of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) within Underrepresented Community Groups, working in partnership with the Mental Health Teams within the Trust across the six districts of southern Staffordshire.
Outreach Workers will work with the following groups in identifying people with mental health services:
- Eastern European & South East Asian communities
- Asylum Seekers
- Co-occurring Substance Misuse
- LGBTQ+
- Travelling Communities
- Ex-offenders
Outreach Workers will provide a sensitive and informed approach to community engagement, building trusted relationships through networking with individuals, community groups and voluntary sector organisations.
Outreach Workers will coproduce recovery plans which will include access to MPFT’s Social and Community Hub (formally Access Team) for mental health assessments and further support, providing warm introductions and sustained support where required.
Salary at £20,872-22,143 (to be confirmed), 35 hours a week. Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Based at Burton on Trent and working from home. Must be Car Driver and willing to travel.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9am Monday 24 April 2023
For informal conversation about any of these roles, please call Burton and District Mind on 01283 566696 and ask for Keri Lawrence, Development and Sustainability Officer.
Burton and District Mind is an Equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental distress. This post is subject to a criminal records check with the disclosure and barring service. Registered Charity 1140492 / Company Limited by guarantee 7438326
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,872.00-£22,143.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burton-On-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- supporting people with mental health: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burton-On-Trent
Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Reference ID: MHOW1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mental Health Outreach Worker roles across Burton and District Mind's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,872 - £22,143 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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