Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join the Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service in providing crisis and acute care in the community to individuals in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. We are seeking individuals who are motivated and enthusiastic about delivering crisis and acute mental health care in these challenging times.
Mental Health Care Support Workers are essential in helping patients through difficult chapters of their lives, providing trust and being trusted, as well as being an integral part of a patients' journey, giving hope and support.
You will be carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a registered clinician and participate in the development and implementation of high quality care.
Main duties of the job
You will be carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a registered clinician and participate in the development and implementation of high quality care.
You will have a flexible approach to mental health care which will enable you to establish the best possible ways to care for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
You will be working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to promote positive mental/physical/nutritional health with patients.
You will implement clinical tasks in care packages/care plans, document observations and actions as directed by a registered healthcare professional.
You will participate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of care and to change the patients recovery.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice and training on a regular basis.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range ofbenefitsthat go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
1. Working knowledge of mental health or learning disability issues including: mental health legislation, medication management
2. Standard IT skills
3. Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
4. Willingness to undertake further academic development
Experience
Essential
5. Demonstrable experience of working within physical or mental health services
Skills and Competencies
Essential
6. Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
7. Good organisational skills
8. A team player
Desirable
9. Mandatory training for the management of violence and aggression