Crisis Mental Health Support Worker – Home Treatment Team

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Part-time and flexible working

Résumé du poste

Devon Partnership NHS Trust in North Devon seeks a Community Support Worker to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. You will provide person-centred support to people in mental health crisis in the community, delivering care in home settings and coordinating with clinicians.

The role requires extensive mental health experience, flexible working including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to safeguarding and recovery.

Qualifications

• Basic education
• Care Certificate within six months of starting, unless already held or equivalent agreed by the appointing manager

Responsabilités

• Provide person-centred support to people in mental health crisis in the community
• Deliver a collaborative care plan with home interventions and goals
• Serve as gatekeeper for inpatient hospital beds
• Carry out initial in-person follow-up after hospital discharge
• Support crisis de-escalation and safety planning, face to face and by telephone
• Give practical and emotional support to promote recovery, safety and wellbeing
• Work with clinicians, social workers and peer support workers in the MDT
• Help service users access housing, benefits and community resources
• Keep accurate, timely records in line with Trust policy
• Attend team meetings, supervision and training
• Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet crisis pathway needs
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in care and support

Connaissances

IT skills

Time management

Record keeping

Work autonomously

Leadership

Problem solving

Boundary setting

Formation

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care

Phlebotomy qualification

Description du poste

Devon Partnership NHS Trust in North Devon seeks a Community Support Worker to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. You will provide person-centred support to people in mental health crisis in the community, delivering care in home settings and coordinating with clinicians.

The role requires extensive mental health experience, flexible working including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to safeguarding and recovery.