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Band 4 Technical Instructor – Education and Volunteer
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 2301973
Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to lead on an 18 month pilot that aims to engage and promote access to education and volunteering opportunities for this under the care of FIRST.
Not all of our service users are work ready on leaving secure care, opportunities are challenging due to their functional capabilities and general inequalities.
This post requires someone with high level negotiation and interpersonal skills with a insight of the challenges faced by people in secure care, and their journey into the community.
You will need to have experience of managing challenging behaviours, compassionate and client centred.
You will also need to have experience of working proactively in recovery focussed practices and be able to adapt according to individual needs.
You will be working across 6 regional teams and need to be able to travel independently to support clients and form networks of services.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist your role will be hold and manage a caseload of service users either in transition from a secure service or living in the community under the care of the forensic community team FIRST.
As part of their continued recovery, you will offer advice, opportunity and support the service user access to educational courses, volunteer opportunities. This will involve liaison with the services, risk assessment, and use of public transport to assist travel training.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-8231110
Job locations
FIRST - Main House
201 Hollymoor Way
Northfield Birmingham
B31 5HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
skills and expereince
Essential
- Experience of working with external partners and agencies
- Experience of working with complex clients whose needs may require interpretation due to LDA needs
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy
- Can recognise the signs of distress, mental illness symptoms and act in accordance with the risk management plans and community emergency procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of employment services
- Experience of managing data sharing with other agencies
Experien ce
Essential
- Experience/qualification related to employment services
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multicultural community
Training and qualification
Essential
- Relevant level 4 qualification or Relevant level 3 qualification and extensive community care experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Has experience of addressing stigma and addressing barriers to support people with mental illness
- Assertive/Confident/Enthusiastic
- Good attendance and sickness record
- Commitment to anti -discriminatory practice
Person Specification
skills and expereince
Essential
- Experience of working with external partners and agencies
- Experience of working with complex clients whose needs may require interpretation due to LDA needs
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy
- Can recognise the signs of distress, mental illness symptoms and act in accordance with the risk management plans and community emergency procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of employment services
- Experience of managing data sharing with other agencies
Experien ce
Essential
- Experience/qualification related to employment services
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multicultural community
Training and qualification
Essential
- Relevant level 4 qualification or Relevant level 3 qualification and extensive community care experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Has experience of addressing stigma and addressing barriers to support people with mental illness
- Assertive/Confident/Enthusiastic
- Good attendance and sickness record
- Commitment to anti -discriminatory practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
FIRST - Main House
201 Hollymoor Way
Northfield Birmingham
B31 5HE
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
FIRST - Main House
201 Hollymoor Way
Northfield Birmingham
B31 5HE
United Kingdom