Job summary
Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional Domestic passionate about working within a hospital environment with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. The successful candidate will work in our Montague Court mental health inpatient unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Our two established hospitals, Montague Court and Dartmouth House have successfully supported the needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses. We also have Orchard House, our recovery home, which provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals on their journey to mental health recovery. Furthermore, we eagerly anticipate the opening of Stanford Court, which is set to occur next year.
Dartmouth House is a 16-bed male long-term complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
Montague Court is an 18-bed male long-term complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Stanford Court will be a 23-bed male mental health inpatient unit based in Highgate, Birmingham. This will consist of a 19-bed enhanced care service and four self-contained recovery flats to enable assessment of daily living skills in preparation for discharge.
Orchard House is an 8-bed residential step-down service based in Erdington, Birmingham, which allows for the extension of the long-term complex care pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Hospital team. They will assist in the coordination and cleanliness of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of a clean and safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff. They will assist in maintaining quality standards and rectify or report any deficiencies found.
About us
Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Mission
- Realising Potential
Vision
- We offer best-practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well-being.
Values
- The individual is at the heart of everything we do.
- We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.
- We deliver and continuously evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.
At Options for Care, we understand the importance of delivering tailored and holistic support to our service users. Our dedicated team is committed to providing relationship-centred interventions that are grounded in evidence-based practices. We strongly believe that our approach helps individuals lead fulfilling lives and attain their personal objectives. To ensure that we consistently meet our service users' needs, we use recognised assessment tools to track outcomes and make adjustments as needed. Our goal is to empower our service users to live in the least restrictive setting feasible while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain and order supplies, supported by administrative staff and management.
- Assisted with the coordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward area to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- To monitor quality standards and work closely with others to ensure that deficiencies are rectified.
- Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining cleaning standards throughout the Hospital.
- To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
- To assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. room cleaning.
- To maintain the upkeep of patients areas.
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting. Ability to work independently as required within the role. Understanding of housekeeper role. Organisational skills. Computer Literacy, active listening skills, effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal, basic literacy and numeracy, Ability to work with/without direct supervision. Able to prioritise and organise own work whilst also supporting others.
In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.
Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our individual well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised support plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff are well taken care of, both professionally and personally.
At Options for Care, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff productivity and longevity.
We are passionate about creating a positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your success!
If you are interested in applying for the role please email your CV to hr@optionsforcare.net
Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional occupational therapist, with a passion for working with people who have severe and enduring mental health diagnoses, to manage the occupational therapy team and a small clinical caseload. We require a:
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Starting salary £49,390
The successful candidate will provide professional support and leadership to our occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and activity workers who are based across our existing mental health inpatient services in Birmingham:
- Montague Court is an 18-bed male long term complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Dartmouth House is a 16-bed male long term complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
- Orchard House is an 8-bed residential step-down recovery service based in Erdington, Birmingham; this allows extension of the long-term complex care pathway.
- Stanford Court will be a 20-bed male mental health inpatient unit based in Highgate. This will consist of a 15-bed enhanced care service and, contained within the building but outside the main service, five self-contained recovery flats to enable assessment skills in preparation for discharge.
Options for Care supports service-users along a recovery pathway using relationship-centred, best practice interventions and supports individuals to improve their quality of life whilst working towards their personal goals. Service-user outcomes are measured using recognised assessment tools which allow us to evidence our objective of enabling individuals to move towards living in the least restrictive setting possible.
Mission
- Realising potential
Vision
- We offer best practice interventions to enable personal recovery and wellbeing.
Values
- The individual is at the heart of everything we do.
- We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.
- We deliver and continuously evaluate high quality services whilst respecting difference, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.
You will be responsible for managing the performance of the occupational therapy team, providing professional support and leadership. You will manage a small clinical caseload comprising of service users from across the organisation, completing assessments, intervention and evaluation of treatment. You will also assist the occupational therapy team to plan and deliver a range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions promoting recovery and well-being for our service-users who are at our hospital sites.
You will ensure the therapeutic program, including group and individual sessions, is being delivered and evaluated regularly to reflect the needs of the current service-user group.
The MOHOST is established as the core occupational therapy assessment tool used across the organisation, providing evidence of change and focus on occupation. Additional assessments are completed as led by service-user need.
You will offer clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team and represent a senior professional voice within the integrated care team. You will work with service-users delivering person-centered care, working with individuals towards community integration, balancing safety and therapeutic risk taking. You will promote recovery principles with the aim of improving quality of life and achieving maximum independence with each service user.
Staff development, support and supervision are in place, alongside staff health benefits making Options for Care a welcoming and positive place to work.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please email hr@optionsforcare.net or if you require further information regarding the position or an informal discussion, please contact:
- Esther Mallett, Head of Therapies on 07957951284 or esther.mallett@optionsforcare.net
Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional Mental Health Nurse or suitably experienced Learning Disability Nurse passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses.
Our two established hospitals, Montague Court and Dartmouth House, have successfully supported the needs of individuals with mental health diagnoses. We also have Orchard House, our recovery home, which provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals on their journey to mental health recovery. Furthermore, we eagerly anticipate the opening of Stanford Court, which is set to occur later this year.
Dartmouth House is a 16-bed male long-term complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
Montague Court is an 18-bed male long-term complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Stanford Court will be a 23-bed male mental health inpatient unit based in Highgate, Birmingham. This will consist of 19-bed enhanced care service and four self-contained recovery flats to enable assessment of daily living skills in preparation for discharge.
Orchard House is an 8-bed residential step-down service based in Erdington, Birmingham, which allows extension of the long-term complex care pathway.
Overview of main duties
The post holder will offer evidence-based nursing care, support, and advice to service users and their carers with mental health needs in a multidisciplinary setting while understanding and implementing the organisation's mission, vision, and values.
About us
Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Mission
- Realising Potential
Vision
- We offer best-practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well-being.
Values
- The individual is at the heart of everything we do.
- We inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.
- We deliver and continuously evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting differences, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.
At Options for Care, we understand the importance of delivering tailored and holistic support to our service users. Our dedicated team is committed to providing relationship-centred interventions that are grounded in evidence-based practices. We strongly believe that our approach helps individuals lead fulfilling lives and attain their personal objectives. To ensure that we consistently meet our service users' needs, we use recognised assessment tools to track outcomes and make adjustments as needed. Our goal is to empower our service users to live in the least restrictive setting feasible while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Job Description
In the capacity of a Mental Health Nurse, your primary responsibility will be to provide person-centred care to individuals seeking support on their journey towards community integration. Our care pathway is consistently evolving, and as such, we utilise the most effective outcome measures and assessment tools available. Your role will involve providing quality, evidence-based nursing advice, support, and care to individuals with complex, severe, and enduring mental health needs, as well as their caregivers, in a multidisciplinary setting.
To be successful in this role, you will need to establish therapeutic relationships with service users and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions within appropriate boundaries, as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code. You will be responsible for overseeing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters and have a comprehensive understanding of local and national policies and legislation that govern service provision.
To apply for the position of Mental Health Nurse, you must be a Registered Nurse, registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council or in the process of achieving your registration. You should possess a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the changes brought about by the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Additionally, you should have a clear understanding of your responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach, Clinical Governance, and Child Protection Legislation. It is also essential that you demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and strive to remain up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in the field of mental health nursing.
In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.
Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised support plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff are well taken care of professionally and personally.
At Options for Care, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff productivity and longevity. That is why we offer competitive compensation, including an annual cost of living pay increase for all our staff members, in addition to an incremental pay system tied to our appraisal process, which is our way of showing gratitude for their exceptional dedication to our service users. This incremental pay pathway includes the first pay rise following the successful completion of a six-month probation period, ensuring that our staff are rewarded for their hard work and commitment to quality care.
We are passionate about creating a positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being. Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your success!
If you are interested in applying for the role, please email hr@optionsforcare.net
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