Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood

Summary: The Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker role involves providing comprehensive mental health support to adults in the Small Heath, Bordesley Green, and Heartlands wards as part of a 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre Pilot commissioned by NHS England. The position seeks compassionate and driven individuals with experience in adult mental health settings to engage with and support individuals facing severe mental health challenges. This is a fixed-term opportunity until May 2026, with the potential for extension, aimed at improving community mental health services. The role emphasizes collaboration with other agencies and a commitment to social inclusion for individuals with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and engage a caseload of individuals with mental health problems and their families/carers.
• Conduct assessments, risk management, and care planning for clients.
• Work autonomously in an adult mental health setting.
• Collaborate with the wider team and partner with other community agencies.
• Promote social inclusion and active citizenship for individuals with SMI.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of mental health services.

Key Skills:

• Experience in adult mental health care.
• Skills in engagement, assessment, risk management, and care planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Compassionate and driven attitude towards improving mental health services.
• Understanding of the needs of the local community.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other