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We are looking to recruit skilled and highly motivated individuals into the role of Mental Health Support Worker. These are exciting and dynamic roles within the CRISS (Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service) which is a flexible service offering 24/7 crisis assessments and home-based treatment for working age adults across the city.
We are seeking Mental Health Support Workers who have experience of working in acute mental health care and are motivated to support our service users to experience improved mental health within the community. The ideal applicants will have experience in mental health, facilitating and meeting the various individual physical, mental and holistic needs of service users whilst under the direction and supervision of senior colleagues.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which aims to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge through home-based treatment. You will be expected to work with service users and carers in the community to provide care to service users with acute mental health needs. It is essential that applicants hold a full driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will also work closely with other community and inpatient mental health services. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will undertake a broad range of care delivery and support activities and provide a high standard of care for service users within a community setting. This will include delivering care in line with agreed care plans, at times under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
Applicants should have some experience of working with a range of people with complex mental health needs and the ability to respond well in crisis situations, understanding the need to record/report such situations accurately to senior staff within the team. Additionally, you should have an understanding of how a mental illness can impact an individual’s wellbeing and day-to-day functioning. In this role, you will be offered regular management and clinical supervision sessions and will be supported in your professional development to reach your potential in this exciting role.
A positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and excellent communication skills are vital to this role.
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