We are looking for a Mental Health Community Support Worker to work within the Specialist Teams for Early Psychosis (STEP) in Torbay and South West Devon.
The primary purpose of this role is to help improve the quality of individuals' lives by supporting them to (re)engage in the social networks and structures that are often lost during the early stages of psychosis.
We are committed to the recovery model and value lived experience as part of our expertise.
Early Intervention services offer evidence-based interventions that reduce the risk of illness. It is a bio-psycho-social model of care. The STEP service is a specialist multi-disciplinary team that works across both adult and young person's services within Devon Partnership NHS Trust. It includes Mental Health Nurses, OTs, Social Workers, Advanced Practitioners / Non-Medical Prescribers, Clinical Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Support Workers, and Peer Workers. We are committed to the Triangle of Care and many staff are trained in Family Interventions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in enabling patients to access the support they need to address their social, physical, and mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion. The post holder will work closely with teams in both Primary and Secondary care to enhance the existing provision and promote engagement. The post holder will work alongside other members of the team, working in isolation as well as assisting in the provision of groups and family interventions.
The post holder will also be called on to complete physical health monitoring. This includes measuring blood pressure, height, and weight, and being able to use a Point of Care blood test machine.
We are looking for individuals who can put patients' needs at the heart of the job, engage and contribute to their care, and respond compassionately to people's needs as well as someone who can communicate well with people.
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south-west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organization, and through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving the lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
A full Job Description is included in the supporting documents.
If successful, you will hold a small caseload, under the guidance of keyworkers, and participate in interventions and planned activity. You'd also offer support, advice, information, and education to service users.
Contribute to the Physical Health monitoring of the caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic Education
* To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent.
* NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
* Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
Knowledge and skills
* Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships.
* Good communication and listening skills.
* Ability to work with people on a group and individual basis.
* Able to work in a team effectively.
* Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust.
* Awareness of safeguarding principles.
* IT Skills.
* Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.
Experience
* Previous employment/experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services.
* Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.
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.
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