Place of Safety /Triage Support Worker

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Job description

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We are looking to recruit enthusiasticand motivated staff members who understand the need of those experiencing difficulties with Mental health. You must possess good communication skills and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team. The Post holder will support the current Triage Mental service within South Staffordshire and offer assistance in the assessment process of those in Crisis. In addition the role will assist with assessments in the Health based place of safety at St Georges Hospital, providing an effective and responsive service to those detained under Section 136 MHA. You will also be expected to work closely with the Police, Triage, Crisis Home Treatment Services and Site Manager .
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1. UPDATES & CORRESPONDENCE - All correspondence will be sent via email to the email address you used when making your application. Please check your email regularly. If you have selected updates by text messaging we will also correspond via this method.

2. EMPLOYMENT CHECKS - If selected for interview, you will be sent an email with the details of the documentation you need to bring along with you to verify your Right to work in the UK, your identity and DBS Check. Failure to bring the documentation will delay your employment if you are successful at interview.

3. REFERENCES - Please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last 3 years of employment and advise of any gaps in employment. We will not request references prior to interview unless you have given permission on your application form to do so, however, if you are offered a position with the Trust, references will be requested at the point of offer and by completing this application you are giving your approval for this information to be requested.

MPFT is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all areas of the community, who meet the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, ethnictity, sexual orientation, gender, disability and religion/belief.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust has a positive attitude to employees and job applicants with mental health issues.

PLEASE NOTE: should we have a high volume of applications the Trust may close the vacancy early

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