Community Mental Health Support Worker (Early Intervention)

Pennine Care NHS FT; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Support Worker to join the Early Intervention Team, delivering socially inclusive mental health services to individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The role supports practitioners in engaging service users toward personal goals and improving health outcomes.

The post involves coordinating with care partners, planning care approaches, promoting independence and linking people to housing, benefits and employment resources.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in mental health services is desirable.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Highlight physical health concerns to the Care Coordinator, GP and Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Refer clients for appropriate interventions and health advice.
• Assist in planning and evaluating individual care plans.
• Support service users to engage positively with services and resources (benefits, employment, housing, substance misuse).
• Promote independent living through practical help, advice and emotional support.

Skills

Mental health support

Client engagement

Health promotion

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Support Worker to join the Early Intervention Team, delivering socially inclusive mental health services to individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The role supports practitioners in engaging service users toward personal goals and improving health outcomes.

The post involves coordinating with care partners, planning care approaches, promoting independence and linking people to housing, benefits and employment resources.