Job summary The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of Mental Health Services to an identified caseload of service users based within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service strand. The newly developing strand will offer advice and support for people who may be having some unusual experiences that are causing them distress, or may be experiencing psychological problems. We aim to help people get their life back on track. Sometimes people need a bit of extra help. The post holder will provide a range of services including practical and emotional support to individual service users as indicated by the individual care plans provided by the care team. Under regular supervision the post holder will be participate in the assessment, monitoring and interventions of care needs for individuals between the ages of 14 and 64 years within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service. This vacancy will be covering Mid Cornwall working inline with the area model of care. Main duties of the job Establish and maintain effect contact with service users, their relatives and carers in order toensure good communication. Give information and assistance to service users and their carers so that they are aware of theirrights, entitlements from the team and wider health and social care community. Work with service users and their carers to access identified services. Monitor mental health and be aware of fluctuations in mental health through observationsand report changes to the team practitioners so that service users are directed to appropriateservices and risk is managed. Encourage social/physical activities as appropriate to the service user's needs About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-24-781 Job locations Bellingham House/ Wilson Way Bodmin/ Redruth PL31 2QT Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Experience of working with clients who have social needs and sound working knowledge of the various agencies, such as housing and benefits Experience of working with clients with substance misuse issues Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex information that the service user and care co-ordinator will share with them Desirable Experience working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector Education and qualifications Essential Have NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience Desirable Training to Level 2 in Safeguarding Children & Young People: roles an competencies for Health Care Staff Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Experience of working with clients who have social needs and sound working knowledge of the various agencies, such as housing and benefits Experience of working with clients with substance misuse issues Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex information that the service user and care co-ordinator will share with them Desirable Experience working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector Education and qualifications Essential Have NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience Desirable Training to Level 2 in Safeguarding Children & Young People: roles an competencies for Health Care Staff 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Bellingham House/ Wilson Way Bodmin/ Redruth PL31 2QT Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)