Jobs with MhIST
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Mental Health Urgent Triage [MHUT] – Navigator
Salary: £25,825. (pro rata £12,823)
Hours: 18 hours per week. The position is on a shift basis. Shifts will be organised on a monthly rota and it is anticipated that this role will do 3 x 6 hour shifts per week although this is open to discussion
Contract Term: Permanent subject to probation
Holiday: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years of service (pro rata)
Public holidays: Normally 8 days bank holiday
Pension: Non-contributory pension plan
Location: Northwest Ambulance Service centre, Parkway business centre, Moss side
Application deadline: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Overview of the role
Background:
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the development of the Mental Health crisis services in Greater Manchester.
The idea is that the MHUT navigator provides this service for people who need a mental health response after having rung 999 and are triaged to not need an ambulance.
NWAS call handlers will establish that if no ambulance is required they will pass the call to mental health nurses from either Pennine care or GMMH who will conduct a clinical risk assessment over the phone. Depending upon the clinical risk assessment those calls will then be passed to the MHUT navigators for distribution across Greater Manchester. It is important that navigators know about services in each of the 10 GM districts which they can learn and training will be given.
The service is a 24 hour a day service running every day of the year. The offer provides for all ages including children and young people, essentially anybody who rings 999.
MhIST is a Bolton based, user led mental health charity. We have been in existence since 1992 and are planning significant developments in our service offering. MhIST already offers support to over a thousand people a year and we know that this number is only scratching the surface of need. Our existing services include advocacy, self-help and talking therapies, all delivered by teams of experienced and trained professionals.
The role:
MHUT navigators will be based at the NW ambulance service centre in Moss Side, Manchester. The actual place is called Parkway business centre.
The objective of the role is to try and stop the revolving door. It is not just about sign posting it’s much more about doing a warm handover to local services in the 10 GM boroughs.
MHUT navigators will be expected to handle sensitive issues on the phone and help people to access appropriate services near to their home. This may include making contact with services on behalf of people and then negotiating arrangements between the service concerned and the person need it.
Records will be kept using the NHS system ‘Paris’. GMMH and Pennine care will provide on the job training to use this and any other appropriate IT system.
The deadline for applications is: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Application packs can be downloaded by following the link below.
Or requested from jobs@mhist.co.uk. Please return completed forms to: jobs@mhist.co.uk. Or if you prefer to return a hardcopy to:
Jobs
MhIST
1st Floor, Moorland House
116 Bark Street
Bolton
BL1 2AX
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Melvin Bradley on 01204 527200.
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STR [Support, Time, and Recovery] peer support worker
Salary: £24,506 (pro rata £12,253)
Hours: 18 hours per week
Contract Term: Permanent subject to probation
Holiday: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years of service (pro rata)
Public holidays: Normally 8 days bank holiday
Pension: Non-contributory pension plan
Location: Bolton town centre
Application deadline: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Overview of the role
Background:
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the development of the Bolton Listening Lounge.
The Bolton Listening Lounge offers a warm welcome and non-judgmental support to local people looking for a quick non-clinical response to help with their current mood or unhelpful emotions. A key purpose of this service is to offer people different choices to managing their mental health and wellbeing, helping them avoid unnecessary visits to accident and emergency and other urgent care services.
The Bolton Listening Lounge provides a safe space for people who are experiencing mental distress or feel they are going through a personal crisis. The staff will support people with low level calming interventions and make referrals to a variety of supportive services. Our navigator will be able to link you in with local services that can help and it won’t just be signposting with a number to ring. Our advocate will be able to help with the practical difficulties in life that make your mental health worse.
The Bolton Listening Lounge has strong links to support groups, organisations and other opportunities in the community which support people in building social networks and develop essential coping skills to reduce poor mental wellbeing in the future.
The Bolton Listening Lounge is open from 15:00 to 22:00 daily including weekends and bank holidays. These hours will move to 15:00 to 02:00 as the service matures.
MhIST is a Bolton based, user led mental health charity. We have been in existence since 1992 and are planning significant developments in our service offering. MhIST already offers support to over a thousand people a year and we know that this number is only scratching the surface of need. Our existing services include advocacy, self-help and talking therapies, all delivered by teams of experienced and trained professionals.
The role:
The STR [Support, Time, and Recovery] peer support worker fits within and alongside the other team members of the Bolton Listening Lounge.
We have one STR [Support, Time, and Recovery] peer support worker posts to fill.
In summary the STR peer support workers will work within a small team to work with individuals and their families to plan, support and help individual achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them.
In this role you will contribute to the ongoing development of team working and implementing of the Listening Lounge model by sharing learning, listening sharing and responding to feedback from people who use the service, and contributing thoughts and ideas to team discussion.
The deadline for applications is: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Application packs can be downloaded by following the link below.
Or requested from jobs@mhist.co.uk. Please return completed forms to: jobs@mhist.co.uk. Or if you prefer to return a hardcopy to:
Jobs
MhIST
1st Floor, Moorland House
116 Bark Street
Bolton
BL1 2AX
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Melvin Bradley on 01204 527200.
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STR [Support, Time, and Recovery] peer support worker – Permitted earnings
Salary: Real Living Wage (£10.90 per hour as at 1st June 2023)
Hours: 5 hours per week
Contract Term: Permanent subject to probation
Holiday: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years of service (pro rata)
Public holidays: Normally 8 days bank holiday
Pension: Non-contributory pension plan
Location: Bolton town centre
Application deadline: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Overview of the role
Background:
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the development of the Bolton Listening Lounge.
The Bolton Listening Lounge offers a warm welcome and non-judgmental support to local people looking for a quick non-clinical response to help with their current mood or unhelpful emotions. A key purpose of this service is to offer people different choices to managing their mental health and wellbeing, helping them avoid unnecessary visits to accident and emergency and other urgent care services.
The Bolton Listening Lounge provides a safe space for people who are experiencing mental distress or feel they are going through a personal crisis. The staff will support people with low level calming interventions and make referrals to a variety of supportive services. Our navigator will be able to link you in with local services that can help and it won’t just be signposting with a number to ring. Our advocate will be able to help with the practical difficulties in life that make your mental health worse.
The Bolton Listening Lounge has strong links to support groups, organisations and other opportunities in the community which support people in building social networks and develop essential coping skills to reduce poor mental wellbeing in the future.
The Bolton Listening Lounge is open from 15:00 to 22:00 daily including weekends and bank holidays. These hours will move to 15:00 to 02:00 as the service matures.
MhIST is a Bolton based, user led mental health charity. We have been in existence since 1992 and are planning significant developments in our service offering. MhIST already offers support to over a thousand people a year and we know that this number is only scratching the surface of need. Our existing services include advocacy, self-help and talking therapies, all delivered by teams of experienced and trained professionals.
The role:
The STR [Support, Time, and Recovery] peer support worker – permitted earnings fits within and alongside the other team members of the Bolton Listening Lounge.
We have one STR [Support, Time, and Recovery] peer support worker – permitted earnings posts to fill.
These roles are specifically offered to enable people who are out of work due their own poor mental health but anxious to take the bigger step into a more substantial role. It is our hope that the holders of these roles are able move on to a more significant roles in due course.
In summary the STR peer support workers will work within a small team to work with individuals and their families to plan, support and help individual achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them.
In this role you will contribute to the ongoing development of team working and implementing of the Listening Lounge model by sharing learning, listening sharing and responding to feedback from people who use the service, and contributing thoughts and ideas to team discussion.
The deadline for applications is: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Application packs can be downloaded by following the link below.
Or requested from jobs@mhist.co.uk. Please return completed forms to: jobs@mhist.co.uk. Or if you prefer to return a hardcopy to:
Jobs
MhIST
1st Floor, Moorland House
116 Bark Street
Bolton
BL1 2AX
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Melvin Bradley on 01204 527200.
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Talk Therapy Team Administrator
Salary: £20,810 (pro rata £8,611)
Hours: 15 hours per week [working hours are fixed]
Contract Term: Permanent subject to probation and funding
Holiday: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years of service (pro rata)
Public holidays: Normally 8 days bank holiday
Pension: Non-contributory pension plan
Location: Bolton town centre
Application deadline: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Overview of the role
Background:
MhIST is a Bolton based, user led mental health charity. We have been in existence since 1992 and are planning significant developments in our service offering. MhIST already offers support to over a thousand people a year and we know that this number is only scratching the surface of need. Our existing services include advocacy, self-help and talking therapies, all delivered by teams of experienced and trained professionals.
Our talk therapy team consists of a group of qualified volunteer and student counsellors and therapists who provide weekly sessions to people struggling with their mental health or personal circumstances.
The role:
The talk therapy team admin is responsible for keeping our records up to date. You help to onboard new volunteers, as well as fulfilling general admin duties.
You sit within a team that changes on a semi-regular basis – new students start, some of those who have qualified leave us for other opportunities while some stay with us for longer. As the admin, you’re one of the people that the team can turn to for support. You’ll be a friendly face to help guide them through our systems and processes.
It is important that you have an understanding and experience of safeguarding and associated systems to support our team.
The deadline for applications is: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 23:59
Application packs can be downloaded by following the link below.
Or requested from jobs@mhist.co.uk. Please return completed forms to: jobs@mhist.co.uk. Or if you prefer to return a hardcopy to:
Jobs
MhIST
1st Floor, Moorland House
116 Bark Street
Bolton
BL1 2AX
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Melvin Bradley on 01204 527200.
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