Community Mental Health Support Time Worker | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their mental health team in Maidstone. The role involves supporting clients through personal care plans and being a key team member. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in health and social care, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Flexible work options are available after the induction period, aiming to enhance service quality and client care.

Qualifications

• Must have a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Willingness to develop skills and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients alongside a registered professional.
• Develop and implement personal support care plans.
• Attend daily meetings to discuss high-risk patients.
• Participate in monthly reflective practice sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Ability to work autonomously

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

NVQ at Level 2 in health and social care

Job description

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 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)

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 every 4-6 weeks
• 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

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.

The post holder will work with clients to help support them in living a quality of life in the community setting. The post holder is expected to work around the usual hours of 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, although the Trust offers flexible working which can be applied for after the induction period.

Please see the job description for full details.

This advert closes on Sunday 3 Aug 2025.