Wellness Navigator

• The post holder will work closely with experienced BWH leads and Mental Health Practitioners in the Common Point of Entry (CPE) service to develop appropriate individual plans for signposting to other agencies, where applicable. They may also be responsible for offering some follow up sessions to clients, to support engagement in the plan/s identified in their initial session.
• They will contribute towards developing and maintaining the close working relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies within Berkshire. With the support of the wider CPE Leadership Team these roles will embed the "helping you help yourself" ethos for all our clients and carers.
• The service willoperatefrom8am to7pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am-5pm on Fridays, excluding bank holidays. The post holder will be expected to cover 1-2 later shifts per week to cover service hours.
• BWH staff will be given operational and line management supervision by senior members of the BWH team, with further clear escalation routes to CPE Leads. There are ample other in-site learning opportunities such as BHFT training packages, peer supervisions and comprehensive individually tailored induction programme.

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Essential

• NVQ in health, social care or relevant subject or relevant experience
• Evidence of vocational training or further study
• Education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake relevant training Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community

Desirable

• Experience working/training in mental health services or studying psychology/health studies
• Honours Degree in Psychology (Upper Second class 2:1 or higher)

Essential

• Previous experience in Health or Social Care work
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community
• Able to write clear reports and letters.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people in mental health and community settings
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment or debt services
• Experience of mental health promotion or health campaign work
• Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers
• Evidence of taking part in mental health assessments
• Evidence of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place learning from training
• Computer literate
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of community mental health services
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental well-being

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of full range of mental health problems and how they may present in Primary Care
• Fluent in languages other than English
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• To work flexibly within and outside of office hours on a shift pattern
• Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
• Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances