Mental Health Caseworker Animal Hoarding Project - Bodmin, United Kingdom - Cornwall Mind

Cornwall Mind

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Cornwall Mind was formed by the merger of two smaller Mind organisations in 2020. We are an
independent CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) responsible for its own income generation and governance.

We are aligned with the vision and values of National Mind set out above as part of the Mind Federation.

We provide opportunities for recovery from mental ill-health and maintaining wellbeing for the People of Cornwall.

About the Project:

The RSPCA Cornwall Branch have identified that animal hoarding is a complex problem that their caseworkers are increasingly coming across in their daily work.

It can cost the RSPCA thousands of pounds each year to treat and support the animals that are discovered in hoarding situations.

Animal hoarding is a serious public health issue that affects entire communities.

75% of people with animal hoarding disorder have comorbid mood and anxiety disorders (DSM-V).
Animal hoarding is often more complex than object hoarding because of the underlying motivation.
The most common species of animals hoarded are cats and dogs, although it is possible to hoard any type of animal.

Cornwall Mind and RSPCA Cornwall Branch have joined together to deliver a pilot project to gain valuable knowledge of this complex problem and develop ways of offering support to both the owners and their animals.

Key Objectives

To promote the pilot project to a wide range of stakeholders and interested parties across the animal, health and social care system and beyond.
To develop robust active links and work closely with the RSPCA Caseworkers, Adult Social Care, GPs, Mental Health Teams and housing providers to facilitate joint working on safe and effective care and support to people with complex needs.
To be able to build a rapport with individuals on a 121 basis to encourage animal ownership that is healthy, safe and sustainable for the person and their animals.
To ensure the gathering of evaluation data to assess the effectiveness of the pilot project.

Main responsibilities

To deliver the project aims, initiatives and services to time and in a person-focused, cost-effective way.
Work closely and collaboratively with the RSPCA.
Build a trusting and collaborative relationship with the client encouraging animal ownership that is healthy, safe and sustainable for the person and their animals.
Co - produce/update, and implement a workable plan, relapse prevention and other self-management tools in partnership with clients and the RSPCA Caseworkers,
To contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the service including quantitative and qualitative information showing the benefits delivered.
To plan, prioritise and organise effectively.
To record all client activity on Lamplight (CMS) on time and it is processed in line with Mind's and funders policies and procedures.
To ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to and set a personal example in implementing Health & Safety, Data Security & Protection, Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities policies.
To undertake all work respecting the need for confidentiality in line with Cornwall Mind's policies and procedures.
Attend monthly supervisions with Line