Deputy Manager – Support Living – Complex Mental Health
- Recruiter
- United Welsh
- Location
- Blaenau Gwent
- Salary
- £34,586.21 per annum
- Posted
- 24 Jan 2025
- Closes
- 24 Feb 2025
- Sector
- Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health
- Role
- Senior manager
We are looking for someone with passion and drive to join our team, enabling patients to thrive and work towards an independent future.
This role will support delivery of a 24/7 support service in partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). The service will support patients transition from secure hospital residential settings into a supported community setting. The service will also aid the transition from CAMHS into Community Mental Health Teams. Eventually, the service will aid the individual to then transition into independence within the community.
The support provided will be responsive to individual need and delivered in partnership with the Intensive Case Management Team at ABUHB. The service will be based between Blaenau Gwent and Brynmawr, Gwent.
As a psychologically informed service, delivery will be underpinned by the application of evidenced based practice, with a focus on using the principles of Structured Clinical Management (SCM). The service will be supported by the Intensive Case Management team at ABUHB to develop support plans which are underpinned by the principles of Structured Clinical Management (SCM).
SCM is an evidenced based approach that enables generalist mental health practitioners to work effectively with complex mental health difficulties. It is a goal focused, supportive approach with case management and advocacy support. There is an emphasis on problem solving and effective crisis planning. Training in SCM and ongoing support in this approach will be provided.
How do I apply?
Please click on the apply button in this advert
This vacancy may close early if enough applicants are accepted for interview.
Interviews: TBC
For full details about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached Applicant Pack. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Charmaine Evans on charmaine.evans@unitedwelsh.com