Discharge Navigator (Mental Health)
Birmingham
£28,801 per annum
BSMHFT Acute and Urgent Care
Full time - 37.5hrs per week
Birmingham Mind are a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. We offer high quality services that support both recovery and wellbeing, and we actively work with people so that they can be in control of their lives.
Our Discharge Navigators work within acute units across Birmingham and Solihull in a key role supporting individuals to enable a smooth discharge back into their accommodation and community.
You will work with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust Discharge Manager's to prioritise and manage a case load supporting individuals on a recovery journey. This will involve participating in bed management and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
You will work closely with a range of statutory and other third sector providers including housing providers to find appropriate housing and community support networks to aid successful recovery.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a paid role in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people with a person-centred approach. You will be organised, solution focused and resilient with excellent communication skills.
A full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle is also desirable.
Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Closing Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Interviews will be held on: Friday 4 October 2024