Outreach Caseworker (Mental Health)

Outreach Caseworker (Mental Health)
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract to 31st October 2023
Hours: Full-time 35hrs per week
Salary: £28,632 to £30,000 per annum pro rata dependent on experience

Could your skills and experience help vulnerable people who access health care more than expected?

Why this role matters

We’re looking for an experienced outreach worker to join us in Worcester to work on an innovative NHS programme that helps support people who access health care more than expected (High Intensity Use (HIU) Programme).

You’ll work in the community to help identify and address unmet social needs that may be exacerbating physical and/or mental health. You’ll help people with complex presentations including mental health, substance abuse, multiple long-term conditions and adverse traumatic experiences. They’re often suspicious of formality and offers of support, and your compassionate, authentic nature will help them access the help they need.

You’ll help to lower stigma within the community and change mindsets and behaviours by building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, such as A&E departments, Community Mental Health Teams, GP surgeries, housing teams etc.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Exceptionally strong ability to connect with other people – you’ll be authentic, relatable and compassionate.
• You understand how the system works and how to help people falling through the gaps.
• You’ve experience in person centred support planning and dynamic risk assessment.
• You’re strong, resilient and courageous, with a real appetite to help some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
• Can think on your feet, with strong negotiation skills
• Meticulous record keeping skills

What you’ll get in return

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.