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**JOB IDENTIFICATION**

**Job title: DBI Practitioner**

Reporting to: Senior DBI Practioner

Department: DBI (Distress Brief Intervention)

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week incl evenings, weekends and BHols

Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat-Sun/BHols 0900-1700

Location: Lanarkshire

Salary Band: Grade 3 £23400 per annum - based on 37.5 hrs per week

**ROLE SUMARY**

As DBI Practitioner your primary responsibility is to offer empathetic and non-judgemental support to clients in distress whether through face-to-face interactions or over the telephone. This role entails aiding clients by devising personalised distress plans, providing access t mental health resources, and engaging in problem solving to identify effective solutions for their challenges. Collaboration with a team environment is integral to this role and a sincere dedication and passion to making a positive impact on individuals navigating difficult times is essential.

**LIFELINK'S VISION & VALUES**

**Vision**

People are healthier and happier wherever they live, work or learn.

**Values**

All services delivered by Lifelink are underpinned by the following core **values**:
1. **We make decisions with the needs of our colleagues, our clients, and ourselves in mind**:Always being professional by making decisions that are right for everyone. Always acting with integrity, being open and honest, seeking and offering support where appropriate.

2. **It’s about us as one team**:Working as a team to support each other, with clear, concise and consistent communication, so we get the best from each other and are working towards our shared goals.

3. **We care**:We trust each other and care about everyone’s wellbeing (staff, customers, stakeholders). Always respecting one another, showing kindness and empathy to all.

**4. We are passionate to do more for our communities**:Proactively seeking out new, forward thinking and more effective ways of working to make sustainable change in our communities.

5. **We enable everyone to be themselves**:Having a positive and fun environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and empowers everyone to be themselves without restrictions or discrimination.

**4. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**
- You will provide empathetic and non-judgemental support to clients experiencing distress, both in person and via telephone consultations
- You will assist clients with the development of their distress plan based on their unique circumstances and support them over a 14-day period
- You will provide clients with mental health resources, tools and coping mechanisms tailored to their needs
- You will collaborate with clients to identify goals and develop strategies, both short and longer term
- You will maintain accurate and up to date records of client interactions, distress maps and progress notes
- You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, social workers and community organisations to provide a comprehensive support network
- You will manage your caseload effectively, prioritising tasks, appointments to meet clients' needs in a timely manner and meet DBI targets
- You will co-ordinate onwards referral and follow up services to ensure continuity of care

**COMPETENCES**
- Evidence of academic achievement or work experience showing ability to perform the functions of the role and commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
- SVQ2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care (or commitment to work towards this) / or relevant appropriate experience
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must have experience in documenting client interactions and progress notes
- Must be able to problem solve, use initiative and think about proactive solutions for their clients
- Must have a valid driver’s licence

**SOFT SKILLS & PERSONALITY TRAITS**
- Empathy: Must be empathetic, non-judgemental and be able to display compassion to others
- Teamwork: Should be a good team player and enjoy working collaboratively with others
- Organised: need to be capable of multi tasking and managing a case load of clients
- Passion & Commitment: Must have genuine passion and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in times of distress

Full time hours: 37.5 per week

**Job Types**: Full time/Fixed Term 12 months

**Salary**: £23,400 per annum based on 37.5 hours.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £23,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid driving licence?

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/05/2024
Expected start date: 27/05/20