Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our diverse and professional team. We are looking for individuals who have experience of working within mental health and are able to engage and work with people in a practical way that enables recovery We would like applicants to have: NVQ at Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent relevant training Good written and verbal communication Good IT skills Willingness to complete training on the Trust`s electronic clinical records system (RIO) Ability to work autonomously Willingness to develop skills and abilities An outgoing and enthusiastic personality Ability to work well as part of a team The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Main duties of the job The expectations of the role are as follows: You will have a caseload of clients to work with alongside a registered professional You will assist in devising and implementing personal support care plans for your clients You will identify any risks and feed this back to the clinician or team leaders You will take part in daily morning meetings to discuss high risk patients You will take part in monthly reflective practice sessions, complex case discussions and any team training provided You may have a lead role within the team You will attend managerial and clinical supervision 4-6 weekly You will be supportive of your colleagues You will act as a role model for new members of staff and be part of inducting them into the team once you have completed your own induction You will attend both corporate and local induction sessions You will be flexible to ensure that risk is prioritised You will be professional and practice to a high standard You will be based in Maidstone CMHT Working for our organisation Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work with clients to help support them live a quality of life in the community setting. The post holder will be expected to work around the usual hours of 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday although the Trust does offer flexible working which can be applied for after the induction period. Please see job description for full details. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in mental health Desirable criteria Full UK drivers licence Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ at Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent relevant training Desirable criteria Training in mental health Skills Essential criteria GCSE English and Maths or equivalent Desirable criteria Good IT skills KMPT Staff Benefits: NHS pension scheme Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. Please see [ Click Apply]. [ Click Apply]/Pensions.aspx for more details. Annual leave for Agenda for Change On appointment to NHS 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time After 5 years NHS service 29 days full time or pro rata if part time After 10 years NHS service 33 days full time or pro rata if part time Plus bank holidays, that's up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off Medical staffs have national Terms and Conditions. Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits. Recommend a friend campaign If you already work for us you could refer a friend from outside of the Trust to any of the roles below and you can receive £1000 if they are successfully recruited; Nursing staff - RMN RGN RNLD - Band 5 and 6, Medical Doctors, Clinical Psychologist and Allied Health Professionals, Flexible working Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Just ask and we will try to help. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave Dependant on length of NHS service Other paid/unpaid leave This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. This is paid outside of annual leave. Non paid leave for career breaks Staff Support KMPT offers a face to face counselling service for any issues not just work related problems. NHS discounts and shopping vouchers Staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of discounts in travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out etc. Learning and Development opportunities In addition to the mandatory subjects there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring. Induction KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. The programme's duration depends on role and can be from 2 days to 4 weeks (not always consecutive days). The Induction programme will provide an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT's subject specialists and include the required training. The programme may involve some travel to the various training venues across Kent and Medway, the main ones being Canterbury, Maidstone and Dartford. New starter bonus At the Trust we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff. Staff Network Forums A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity. Lease car scheme, Cycle to work scheme, the list goes on Probation Period. New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are a