Job Description

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Salary scale:

26,453 29,796

Contract:

Fixed Term until 31

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March 2027

Hours:

37 hours

Location:

Bradford, BD1 4QU (some hybrid working available)

Probationary period:

Six months

Closing date: 11th June 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 16th 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 passionate individual to support those living with a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) with their physical and mental health for our SMI & Physical Health Check service. The role of Health Engagement Officer involves empowering others through person-centred care, and positive engagement methods, to increase participation in annual Physical Health Checks and onward interventions.


In this role you will be a part of a team of Health Engagement Officers, dedicated to delivering tailored outreach support to those with an SMI, while building strong relationships with external partners to enhance skills and knowledge across the district. This role is vital in improving the physical and mental health of those living with an SMI, providing key opportunities and support systems in order to help them live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Key duties

Work collaboratively across Primary Care, Secondary Care and community settings to increase accessibility and effectiveness of Physical Health Checks and onward interventions for people with an SMI Directly engage and support those with an SMI, using a person-centred and evidence-based approach, including motivational interviewing and intensive behavioural support to encourage their participation in health checks and interventions Contribute to the empowerment of people with SMI, through delivering tailored support, and by prioritising their needs in service design and delivery Innovate and implement solutions that facilitate access to Physical Health Checks and interventions for people with an SMI Raise awareness about SMI and address physical health disparities within the local system, promoting a holistic understanding of mental and physical wellbeing through training and service discussion Ensure accurate and timely data is collated, analysed and reported as required Respond to safeguarding concerns and incidents in a timely and professional manner, ensuring risk assessments are also in place where required Work with staff across the local system to undertake any relevant parts of the health check, looking to promote attendance both within booked appointments and through community events Foster and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, representing our service and organisation, and facilitating effective communication channels Ensure that in all aspects of the role you embody the aims, objectives, and core values of Bradford District and Craven Mind Champion the Bradford District and Craven Mind Code of Conduct to ensure that it well communicated, understood and implemented at all times both by staff, volunteers and clients Ensure that the relevant colleagues and a competent understanding of, and comply with, all Bradford District and Craven Mind policies and procedures Take responsibility, with colleagues, for ensuring that all Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Information Governance and Equality & Diversity requirements are met and all other Company policies complied with Undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks deemed necessary by the senior management team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths & English, or a similar qualification in health, community work, or public health

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

+ Previous work supporting others who have complex needs, including mental health issues + Client engagement and co-production
+ Supporting others in an engaging, non-judgmental and solution-focussed manner
+ Experience conducting risk assessments and responding to safeguarding concerns
+ Collaborative and multi-agency working
+ Experience in stakeholder and community engagement

Desirable

Professional or personal experience of mental health challenges and an understanding of the impact of these Working with those living with a Severe Mental Illness

Skills and abilities

Essential

The ability to empower and support others in ways that promote their engagement, resilience and independence Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships Excellent written, verbal or non-verbal communication skills Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office packages and online systems Ability to read, analyse and present data

Desirable

Ability to share learning and deliver training to others on the topic of mental and physical health Working understanding of SystmOne

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of mental health, and the current key issues and challenges across the Bradford District and Craven, particularly for those from diverse communities Understanding of current issues faced by those living with an SMI Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection Understanding of the link between mental and physical health

Desirable

An understanding of what it means to live with an SMI, and the impact of this on physical health Knowledge of local organisations that support those living with an SMI

Attitude and personal attributes

EssentialInclusive, welcoming and positive approach Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude and commitment to providing effective, person-centred services Passionate and dedicated Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable


Understanding of and commitment to the Bradford District and Craven Mind Values

How to Apply

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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.