Inpatient Health And Wellbeing Coach

Job summary A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Rethink Mental Illness as a Health and Wellbeing Coach (HWBC) within the secure forensic inpatient wards at Ridgeway, Roseberry Park Hospital.
The role will form part of a new Integrated Care Mental Health team, delivering low level therapeutic interventions.
The postholder will support people with mental illnesses in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client, as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.
This role involves providing support based on mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, change management, psychoeducation (including around wider health and substance issues), grounding and emotional regulation.
This ranges from providing informal information, 1 to 1 support, enablement of engagement with other professionals, facilitating group activities and forums and ad hoc support for those experiencing emotional distress.
They will work alongside the other staff in the mental health team to deliver high quality, mental health support during an individuals time in Ridgeway at Roseberry Park Hospital and in onward planning for their release into the community.
Main duties of the job You will work alongside the other staff in the mental health team to deliver high quality, mental health support during an individuals time in prison and in onward planning for their release into the community.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness.
We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity and that's why equity is one of our core values.
About us The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0830 1630 Monday to Friday.You will work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering Step 1 interventions, working alongside other professionals to support the mental health of the prison population.The team support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.This ranges from providing informal information, support, and signposting, facilitating group activities and forums, to developing and training Peer Mentors and delivering service user engagement activities.
Job description Job responsibilities I work as partof the mental health team to support the wellbeing of the residents of HMP Haverigg during their time in prisonI work withother stakeholders as needed to ensure a holistic support package is in placeProvide comprehensive induction pack andsuite of self-help materials to support with mental health awareness andwellbeing within the prisonI joint workto provide appropriate packages of care, joint activities with substancemisuse services.Towork in a coaching manner, exploring ways of goal setting with people to helpthem achieve their ambitions.I organise andfacilitate group-based workshops and activities, ensuring self-help andpeer support groups cover a flexible timetable.Iensure a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary team, constructing and maintain professionaland effective working relationships to gain the best personcentred / recovery outcomes for the individual.Idevelop and facilitate service user forums.Iestablish and maintain links with other services, to ensure awareness andknowledge, promote partnership working.Attendanceat prisoner meetings to inform residents of services and support on offer formild and moderate mental health needs and conditions.Workclosely with Prison Consultative Committees and Service User Forums toidentify, recruit and train suitable patients to become Peer Mentors providingadditional emotional/practical support.Isupport individuals in HMP Haverigg to build skills and to feel confident toengage in activities to tackle stigma and discrimination.Iwork with colleagues in Rethink Mental Illness to develop an engagementstrategy for those in prison so that our work is co-produced and delivered bypeople affected by mental illness.I ensure the highest standards of clinical recordkeeping, including electronic data entering and recording on Rethink and Prisonsystems.I contribute to the development of thehighest standard of professional practice within the service.I contribute to the identification, management,and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility.I report any incidents of harm or nearmiss in line with Rethink and HMP incident reporting policy ensuringappropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, Train the trainer, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching Desirable Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Ability to work independently and collectively.
I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.
Desirable Experience working in prison environment or experience of working with those convicted of offences Experience of co-production.