Job summary Interviews are due to be held on 26 February 2025. The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 4 advanced clinical support worker to join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality. We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65. We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. This post is based at Resource House, Wokingham and will work across the West Berkshire Localities. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with. Main duties of the job To be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering care to clients under the EIP Service. They will support nursing staff and other members of the MDT in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of effective, evidenced based care, ensuring the care is holistic and that and standards of care are enhanced. To provide quality, care and support which enables clients to be supported with a recovery focus throughout their EIP journey, whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety. To contribute to the clinical management of designated service users, in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Supporting and working collaboratively with the clients care coordinator in reviewing and updating risk assessments and risk management and care-plans with clients and their carer's within their level of competency under the supervision of a registered professional. To take an active lead and promote recovery with the patient journey from referral to transfer of care to appropriate service/team/GP About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust site Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-MHS684 Job locations Resource House 20 Denmark Street Wokingham RG40 2BB Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject 2. Good general educational qualifications including English 3. Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties 4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rachel Francis, EIP Lead, on 07767 818681 or email: rachel.francisberkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject 2. Good general educational qualifications including English 3. Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties 4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rachel Francis, EIP Lead, on 07767 818681 or email: rachel.francisberkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject Good general educational qualifications including English IT literate Desirable Health related qualification e.g. NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or higher; or Foundation Degree Health and Social Science Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to undertake further required training, professional development and self-improvement to support patient care and experience (Level of training required will be dependent on existing level of qualifications and competency) Previous Experience Essential Relevant experience within a mental health setting Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with clients, carers and MDT members/Trust employees Ability to take on and complete delegated tasks in accordance with the competency framework To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions Able to work effectively with colleagues, clients and their families Able to work under pressure Affective time management skills Ability to understand and evaluate risk to maintain patient safety Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to multiple sites Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject Good general educational qualifications including English IT literate Desirable Health related qualification e.g. NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or higher; or Foundation Degree Health and Social Science Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to undertake further required training, professional development and self-improvement to support patient care and experience (Level of training required will be dependent on existing level of qualifications and competency) Previous Experience Essential Relevant experience within a mental health setting Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with clients, carers and MDT members/Trust employees Ability to take on and complete delegated tasks in accordance with the competency framework To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions Able to work effectively with colleagues, clients and their families Able to work under pressure Affective time management skills Ability to understand and evaluate risk to maintain patient safety Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to multiple sites 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Resource House 20 Denmark Street Wokingham RG40 2BB Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)