Community Health Care Support Worker

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Highweek is seeking a motivated Community Support Worker to join their team. The role involves supporting service users to improve their wellbeing and recovery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing personalized recovery plans. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with people in a caring situation.
• Experience with individuals suffering from Mental Health difficulties.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to achieve their wellbeing and recovery.
• Develop personalized recovery plans for service users.
• Network with community resources for holistic care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Completion of Care Certificate

Job description

Do you want access to opportunities that will help you develop your full potential and get the best out of your career?

At Teign Core CMHT, we are committed to supporting the growth, wellbeing, and professional development of every member of our team. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and caring Community Support Worker to join our busy and dynamic mental health team. Our service covers most of the Teignbridge area, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adults with a range of mental health needs.

We value individuals who feel as strongly as we do about our Trust values: Include, Integrate, Improve, Involve, Innovate, and Inspire. If these resonate with you, you may be exactly who were looking for.

As a Community Support Worker within the Teign Core CMHT, you will play a vital role in supporting our service users to work towards improved wellbeing and recovery. You will need to demonstrate flexibility, a strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient care, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and confidence in using your own initiative when delivering planned care are essential.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Work collaboratively with service users to help them achieve their optimum level of wellbeing and recovery.
• Support individuals in developing personalised recovery plans tailored to their goals and needs.
• Network with community resources, organisations, and partners to support holistic care.
• Complete physical health monitoring, ensuring any concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Assist service users in accessing peer-led support services and wider community networks.
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred service environment.

What Were Looking For

• A caring, compassionate, and motivated individual
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to upholding our Trust values and delivering high-quality care

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 organisation, 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 Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving 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

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

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.

Qualifications

• To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion
• 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 & Skills

• Awareness of safeguarding principles
• Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
• Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust
• Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

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.