Job Summary
The Wokingham Older Adult Mental Health Service is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Community Support Worker to join our friendly and innovative team. We are based at Wokingham Hospital where we have access to free parking and an onsite cafe. We are a supportive team with a shared passion for providing our patients and carers with the best experience of using our service.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with older adults with mental health problems, including dementia. You will also have some experience of co-facilitating therapeutic group work such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. This role is community-based, and therefore the successful candidate will hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes, including carrying patients and carers as passengers. You must be highly motivated, compassionate, and demonstrate an understanding of working with older adults.
This role is 37.5 hours a week - core hours between 9-5 Monday to Friday - this post is primarily community and office-based, however, there may be an opportunity to work remotely once or twice a week in line with service and caseload needs. The post holder will be well supported and guided by the Clinical Lead and Mental Health Practitioners within the service. Full training will be provided as required.
Main duties of the job
* Support qualified Mental Health Practitioners in meeting the needs of older people with mental health problems living in the Wokingham locality by providing practical and emotional support and advice.
* Manage a varied caseload, working collaboratively with qualified practitioners and other disciplines from both statutory and voluntary sectors.
* Help co-facilitate therapeutic group work as directed by the service.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we are 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
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
* Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems including dementia.
* Experience of co-facilitating therapeutic group work such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
* Highly motivated, compassionate, and demonstrate an understanding of working with older adults.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes, including carrying patients and carers as passengers.
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: Clare Bailey (Service Manager) on 0118 904 7200 or email: clare.bailey@berkshire.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr