Job Details:
Home from Hospital (HFH) – Prevention & Wellbeing Worker

Job Description

Rochdale & District Mind currently provides a Delayed Transfer of Care (DTOC) service where we support patients with Mental Health issues who are awaiting discharge from John Elliot Mental Health unit, we take referrals for patients where there is not already a statutory service provision under Section 117 aftercare – therefore we have been supporting Section 2 discharges and informal discharges.

The DTOC Coordinator is based on the John Elliot unit working across the Hollingworth and Moorside Wards, attending the ward rounds and the MDT’s liaising with ward staff and clinicians regarding appropriate referrals to our service.

The Home From Hospital Worker, will work alongside the DTOC Coordinator supporting patients who have been discharged and require further initial support in the community.  The worker will provide a link across the various mental health support systems and practical issues – such as; homelessness, housing issues, referrals for deep cleans, applications for benefits, assisting patients who have no recourse to public funds, and immigration issues.

Main duties:

• Receive referrals, working in conjunction with our DTOC worker to offer support to patients who have been discharged from acute psychiatric hospital in patient settings – providing a continuum of support from Rochdale and District Mind after discharge with the aim of avoiding re-admission.
• Working on supporting the patient with both practical issues and wellbeing support to ensure successful transition from the hospital setting into the community.
• Proactively support the patients in the community to stay well and identify appropriate services to meet their needs.
• To achieve positive outcomes by supporting personal development, building goals and aspirations and where appropriate moving onto mainstream service/activities
• Liaising with Rochdale & District Mind Listening Lounge service in order to support service users who would benefit from a higher level of support, receiving referrals to work with and referring into the service.
• Provide cover for our Delayed Transfer Of Care worker on in-patient units (when trained) for leave an absence.
• To work effectively with staff from other services, elected members, health organisations, and voluntary and statutory agencies. To provide help and advice about additional services so that individuals have a full appreciation of the services available within the borough.
• Produce a quarterly case study for commissioners in conjunction with the Delayed Transfer of Care Worker.

This role is subject to an Enhanced with Barring List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. A previous conviction does not necessarily preclude employment.

25 Days Annual Leave (FTE), rising with extended service to 32 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays pro rata

Auto-enrolment Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation

Within reason, we offer Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal commitments. Majority of work requires face to face interaction.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities and shadowing in other areas of RDM work.

We are committed to providing wellbeing opportunities in support of staff, including an Employee Assistance Programme.