Job summary We are looking for afull time Community Support Workerto join our Dementia and Older People's Mental Health Team based in Worthing working across the Adur, Arun and Worthing area. The Community Support worker role is pivotal to the review process of older people and their carers who are receiving interventions from our services. This will involve direct working with people in the community and home settings, liaison with primary care services and other providers of support within the local community The successful candidate will join a friendly, highly-skilled and enthusiastic multi professional team. We will take a keen interest in helping you to develop the skills important to this role and the post-holder will be encouraged to develop special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives. You will be part of a highly-skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team based in Worthing. You will receive regular managerial and clinical supervision The post holder will be expected to travel across the geographical area ( Adur, Arun & Worthing) covered by the team, the ability to travel to remote areas is essential. Main duties of the job The Community Support worker role is pivotal to the review process of older people and their carers who are receiving interventions from our services. This will involve direct working with people in the community and home settings, liaison with primary care services and other providers of support within the local community. You must have excellent communication skills, As a support worker youwill work under close clinical supervision from a registered professional to provide high quality care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work at all times to promote the safety and the well-being of service users and their families/carers. About us We are a large NHS Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust in South East England. We are looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve. We want patients and staff to recommend our organisation as a place where they would be happy for their friends and family to be treated. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-AN-20732 Job locations Swandean, Worthing Old Trust HQ, Swandean site, Arundel Road Worthing BN13 3EP Job description Job responsibilities Further details in attached job description: Qualifications Essential Experience of working as part of a team Good communication skills Willing to undertake NVQ 2/3 training Qualifications Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience 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. Job description Job responsibilities Further details in attached job description: Qualifications Essential Experience of working as part of a team Good communication skills Willing to undertake NVQ 2/3 training Qualifications Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc An understanding of confidentiality Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc An understanding of confidentiality 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Swandean, Worthing Old Trust HQ, Swandean site, Arundel Road Worthing BN13 3EP Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)