Dynamic Support Navigator - Reading, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Would you describe yourself as dynamic, innovative, and professional? Are you looking for a new challenge supporting Children, Young people and adults aged 18-25? Would you be interested in being a part of an exciting new National initiative?

We are excited to reveal that we are looking for Dynamic Support Navigators (band 7) to join our "Keyworking Programme" at our base in Erlegh House, Reading.

The aim of the "Keyworking Programme" is to trial a new way of working to support children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism, who are at risk of admission to a mental health hospital.

As well as supporting children and young people you will also work with their families to make sure they are fully involved in their plans and they have the support they need at the right time, in a co-ordinated way.

These are not clinical roles as such but strive to actively consult, navigate and guide the teams around the service user to bring about interventions that are strengths-focused, evidence-based and tailored to meet the needs of the child/young person and their family/carer.

The working hours for these roles are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and we are open to both full and part time applicants.

Interviews will be held on 5th April 2024

Identify and engage children, young people and adults aged 18-25 who are at the highest risk of admission to a mental health hospital.

This also includes young people who may have recently been discharged from a Tier 4 setting and are working to prevent a "revolving door" of readmission.

Work with CYP/adults aged 18-25 and their families, who are at the highest risk of admission to a mental health hospital to develop a personalised care programme plan that encompasses all aspects of their care.

This will involve developing a flexible plan of work around the CYP/adults aged 18-25 and their family's needs and identified outcomes.

Communicate clearly with the children, young people, adults aged 18-25 and their family to help them understand and navigate the system

For example:
advising how to access legal and medical information.

Represent and champion the child/young person/adults aged 18-25 and their family in discussions around provision of care as required, communicating compassionately and confidently with them and the range of professionals involved in their care.

Troubleshoot on behalf of the child/young person/adults aged 18-25 and their family where required to ensure the necessary support is put in place to enable them to remain within, or be discharged into, the community.

Promote joined-up, consistent care that meets their needs and rights. This may involve constructively challenging the 'status quo', bureaucratic decision making and decision making in silos.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.

Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
Registration with a recognised approved body AND relevant qualification

Previous experience working with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities

Strong leadership skills

If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let's be outstanding together.