Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Monday to Friday , possibility of the weekend in the future.
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RCG-0777-1
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Woodlands
- Town
- Rotherham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Older Adult Home Treatment Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are currently expanding our Home Treatment team to care for adults over the age of 65. We are looking for someone who has experience working with Older adults , and can be part of the development of our service by supporting others.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our busy team and has a passion and desire to work with individuals and families within the community delivering a caring and safe service.
You will be joining a supportive and passionate team, who will support you through an induction , so that you can familiarise yourself with local provisions and services.
The service is an alternative to hospital admission, as well as facilitating early discharge from the inpatient wards.
The post will be within the Acute Directorate and the successful person will be required to demonstrate their confidence as a mental health practitioner with excellent and robust assessment and risk management skills and can manage complex situations and work well under pressure.
The post will involve flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment Monday -Friday, with a possibility of working weekends in the future. There may be times when the role includes working with working age adults, dependant on caseload.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to work in Rotherham Urgent care services. We comprise of Crisis, Home Treatment and Hospital Liaison. We have strong links with the inpatient units, and the Locality teams. We also work closely with Partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure we provide a comprehensive service to our community.
There are exciting developments within the Home Treatment team, as we work towards accreditation.
We are looking for passionate, reliable and progressive staff who work within a strengths and recovery based approach.
Liaison with families and supporting their understanding of crisis management is an important part of the role.
The post will require individuals to work alongside partner organisations, third sector and peer support services, transparency and openness is vital.
You must have a qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or Social Worker. You must be registered with relevant governing bodies.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN/ SW
- Professional experience of working in acute adult mental health.
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
- Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience of managing risk
- Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- R.M.N/DipSW/ COT
- Evidence of post registration training
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline- or willingness to complete.
Desirable criteria
- Safeguarding training
- DBT skills training
- Non-medical prescribing
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
- Excellent report-writing skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Understanding of the CPA process
- Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Experience of Safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
- Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Scott
- Job title
- Crisis and Home Treatment team manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0800 8048999
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