Community Support Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card & NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Community Support Worker to join the South Somerset Older Persons Community Mental Health Team. You will support Registered Mental Health Practitioners and help with a broad range of activities per each patient’s care plan, under supervision.

The role offers flexible working options and opportunities to advance your career within the NHS, with access to the NHS pension, generous leave, and exclusive staff perks.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work under supervision and deliver compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Registered Mental Health Practitioners as part of the Older Persons Community Mental Health Team.
• Carry out assigned tasks and activities per patients' individualised care plans under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Flexible

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Community Support Worker, who is reliable and flexible to join our South Somerset Older Persons Community Mental Health Team.If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!, You will support and assist Registered Mental Health Practitioners as a member of the Older Persons Community Mental Health team and under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients individualised care plans.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.