Job Description

Salary scale:

13.67 per hour

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

16 hours /week

Base:

Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel between service locations

Responsible to

: Service Manager

Annual Leave:

Start at 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension:

We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary Period:

Six months

Closing Date:

Monday 23rd June 2025

Interview Date:

W/C 30th June 2025

About

Us

Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment.


We do this through:


Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing

Providing early intervention advice and support Supporting people in crisis Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing

Watch this video to find out what its like to work at BDC Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ


Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-2028 Strategy: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/


Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/

Join us and youll receive:

25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing. Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more. Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions. Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future. Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card. Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision. Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation. Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage.

Role Purpose:

Bradford District and Craven Mind is looking for a looking for a Practitioner to support our Hospital Buddies service for maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people's lives whilst in the hospital, building experience in a multi-agency environment.


The role will be supporting children and young people in the acute trust, on site at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary. Support from Hospital Buddies is available seven days a week.


Wellbeing Workers on the wards support children and young people with issues ranging from anxiety around an operation, coming to terms with a chronic health diagnosis, to mental health admissions and crisis.


This service is delivered in partnership with the hospital ward staff and CAMHS to ensure children and young people get the best wrap around care whilst in hospital.


Most of the work will be undertaken on the Paediatrics ward across both hospitals, although there will be opportunity to visit children and young people (CYP) in A&E, as appropriate. The content of the sessions will focus on de-escalation, wellbeing, coping strategies & resilience, short term goals and signposted provision following discharge.

Key duties

To develop and deliver outcomes-focussed and evidence-based 1-1 interventions to CYP aged 5-19. Interventions will be delivered face to face and will be aimed at improving CYP mental wellbeing. You will be required to travel to the hospital and work in partnership with the ward staff. To develop session plans for structured programmes using a goal-based, child-led approach, as well as to find, create, and use appropriate tools and resources to support CYP services. To motivate, lead and encourage service member participation by providing a welcoming, safe, non-judgemental and flexible environment for CYP to discuss their wellbeing or concerns. To work in partnership with CYP, parents, carers, families and delivery partners in development of plans and agreed outcomes, and support and empower all to make informed choices about interventions offered. To promote equity, diversity and inclusion in service development and delivery. To input and maintain timely records such as up to date electronic service member records (including monitoring outcomes and gathering feedback); case studies for discussion, personal development and service improvement. To independently undertake and record risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures, responding promptly to all concerns, with support from Service Manager. To actively support and promote all aspects of the service and enhance the public image of Bradford District and Craven Mind, including supporting promotional events and community fundraising. To work effectively with, and to support other co-workers on shift and attend and contribute to regular team meetings. To participate in constructive supervision and internal/external staff development including team meetings, appraisals and mandatory training related to the role. To work in alignment with the aims, objectives and core values of Bradford District and Craven Mind. To understand and share responsibility with colleagues to ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Information Gathering, and Equality & Diversity standards, along with adherence to all other Company policies. To undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks deemed necessary by the Leadership Team.

Person specification

Knowledge:

Essential

Evidence of ongoing professional development. An understanding of current issues and debates in mental health and how they might affect our clients. An understanding of current difficulties for CYP in Bradford District and Craven, and how this may affect their wellbeing. Knowledge of other community organisations in Bradford Central that can help Mind in Bradford clients. Understanding of best practice approaches to child safeguarding

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties. Experience of working in a mental health, education, community or youth justice setting. Experience working in a multi-agency way Experience of supporting CYP in a clear, concise, meaningful and non- judgmental way. Experience of responding to safeguarding concerns and conducting risk assessments.

Skills and abilities

Essential

Excellent proven communication, administration and organisational skills Excellent IT Skills, including use of differing systems, data bases, Microsoft packages and Outlook Ability to read, analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data Ability to create a work plan, use own initiative, multitask and prioritise workload Ability to work well under pressure and to a consistently high standard Ability to encourage, engage and involve CYP in ways that promote their involvement, independence, resilience and achieve positive changes in their lives

Attitude and Personal Attributes

Essential

Inclusive and welcoming approach Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a can-do attitude and commitment to providing person-centred services Passionate and dedicated approach Understanding of and commitment to the Mind in Bradford values

Other:

Willingness to travel to cover shifts across both trusts

How to apply:

Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form. Upload your CV and a Cover Letter showing how your experience and skills match the and Person Specification under. Were unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted. * We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.