Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
To carry out tasks as directed by senior staff and the MDT with support and supervision.
To provide delivery of high-quality care and support to patients and their carers, using a person-centred approach in the promotion of their well-being and recovery.
To use an enabling approach to empower the service user in their own recovery.
To contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programme of care for patients, including motivational work.
To report any changes in condition or general level of needs of service users.
To ensure high standard and accurate verbal/written communication about patient care with all team members.
To develop and maintain good relationships, communication and teamwork with all disciplines.
To participate in the Care Programme Approach.
To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standards in accordance with local and Trust policies and procedures.
To comply with local and Trust policies and procedures including attending mandatory training and refreshers.
To ensure all administrative duties are completed on a timely basis.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential Criteria
1. Educated to GCE/GCSE (Maths and English or equivalent)
2. Willingness to undertake care certificate and further training relevant to role
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience of providing care
2. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience
Essential Criteria
1. Experience of being part of a team
2. Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems
Desirable Criteria
1. Previous experience of working in the NHS
2. Experience of working in a caring capacity
3. Lived experience of mental health
Skills & Abilities
Essential Criteria
1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
2. Ability to work as an active and supportive member of the team
3. Ability to observe & monitor progress & report any concerns
4. Ability to work on your own
5. Ability to organise workload & time efficiently
6. Ability to support & motivate patients
7. Ability to work within the boundary of the job description
Desirable Criteria
1. Awareness of Mental Health issues
2. IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
1. Team player
2. Highly motivated, resourceful, and proactive approach
3. Flexible and adaptable
4. Ability to work under pressure
5. Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
6. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
7. Able to prioritise own work with the aid of supervision
8. Emotionally and physically resilient to withstand the demands of the post
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