Community Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible Hours

LSCft; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker within the Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team. The role focuses on community-based care for individuals with mental health needs, with a recovery-focused approach and strong risk management.

The post involves working in a team, undertaking an induction, and contributing to early discharge from acute settings, with 7-day support to service users and their families.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Certificate in Mental Health or equivalent.
• Experience in mental health care and supporting service users.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment, care and treatment for service users with moderate to severe mental illness.
• Support day-to-day functioning of the Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team.
• Work without direct supervision after induction and participate in shift work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Certificate in Mental Health

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker within the Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team. The role focuses on community-based care for individuals with mental health needs, with a recovery-focused approach and strong risk management.

The post involves working in a team, undertaking an induction, and contributing to early discharge from acute settings, with 7-day support to service users and their families.