Post: Therapeutic Practitioner Reports to: Service Manager Location: Mount Lodge, Eastbourne, BN21 , East Sussex Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: 33 days' annual leave, pension, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, Cycle to Work Scheme Salary: £24,960 per annum Support clients in initiating and/or progressing their recovery journeys so that they can achieve more of their aspirations and potential in life.
To assist the Service Manager in maintaining a therapeutic culture and programme by facilitating a range of therapeutic groups, delivering individual key work sessions and administrative duties including report writing.
Practitioners are also expected to participate fully in training and supervision sessions.
Primary tasks - To participate in the life of the service as a member of the community in line with CHT's Psychologically Informed Environment model.
- To facilitate various groups within the community under the supervision of the Service Manager and Community Psychologist - To co-produce clear and structured recovery, risk management and move-on plans with clients, working with the client both formally and informally towards their recovery goals - To build supportive and therapeutic relationships with clients through dialogue - To administer medication according to CHT's policies and procedures - Maintain excellent working relationships with Care Teams and Families 1 Therapeutic Practice § To participate in ensuring that the service runs in adherence to CHT's model of service delivery.
§ To participate in all areas of community life, supporting clients both practically and emotionally in informal and formal settings § To facilitate various groups and meet with a number of clients individually for key work sessions § To aid clients in integrating into the community, both within the service and in the wider community § To promote high levels of client participation in service development and implementation § To attend review meetings for key work clients and prepare progress reports § To work with clients to develop and work towards their recovery plans § To encourage clients in engaging with activities within the service and within the wider community § To participate in formal reflective practice sessions run by the Community Psychologist § To participate in CHT's internal training programme and periodic masterclasses § To administer and support clients with their medication in line with CHT's procedures § To keep in mind the aspects of Safeguarding and work with an understanding of Mental Capacity and Dignity in line with CHT's core framework § To promote equality and diversity in their practice 2 Administration § To share everyday administrative duties including writing up handovers, completing medication records, and various client focused reports § To take the lead on certain administrative roles as directed by the Service Manager such as Medication Management, Health and Safety and Petty Cash § To keep all written records up to date and clearly formulated § To provide regular reports of client progress using outcome measures under the direction of the Service Manager § To co-ordinate the collection and support in analysis of outcome measures 3 External Relations § Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Care Teams and Families in support of the clients recovery and in line with their wishes § Organise regular meetings with Care Teams to discuss client progress and present outcome results § To develop links in the wider community to support clients in engaging in meaningful activities such as leisure, employment or education - Comply with CHT's Equal Opportunities Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures - Act in the best interests of CHT and its clients, and to promote CHT's values and value in all conversations and situations - To take part in various duties appropriate to being a member of the CHT Staff Team - Undertake training and professional development appropriate to the role, and in agreement with the Chief Executive - To take part in regular meetings, supervisions and appraisals Essential: Experience - Experience of working with or lived experience of complex mental health conditions - Experience of working within or lived experience of a recovery orientated approach to supporting adults with complex presentations Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Understanding of the recovery approach - Understand the support requirements of people with mental health and other associated conditions.
- Ability to establish an effective working relationship with clients which is attachment centred and based on the Recovery approach including the skills for comprehensive assessment and action planning.
- Have good interpersonal skills including active listening, clear and thorough information sharing and good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to respond appropriately and effectively and de-escalate situations when faced with challenging or violent behaviour.
- Good written, numeracy and administrative skills e.g.
: ability to accurately and competently record comprehensive assessments, action plans and letters.
- An awareness and understanding of Health & Safety issues related to working in a residential service - Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and voluntary services within mental health - The ability to initiate and maintain constructive and appropriate relations with clients and external agencies General - Have a positive and compassionate attitude to working with those with complex mental health conditions as well as a belief and commitment to recovery - Able to demonstrate a willingness to engage in CPD - Commitment to working within a recovery / psychologically informed framework - An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality - Willingness and ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends bank holidays including Christmas Eve/ Day and New Years Eve/ Day - Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.
Desirable - Certificate in counselling skills or other similar and relevant qualification or experience of engaging in own psychological therapy