Generic Support Worker

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to join their team at Dundonald Day Services. This role focuses on supporting individuals with severe mental health issues, emphasizing skills development and community reintegration. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll work closely with healthcare professionals and local authority colleagues to foster recovery and empowerment. The position requires managing a patient caseload and adhering to the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with severe mental health issues.
• Commitment to a recovery-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual patient caseload under supervision.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in mental health services.

Skills

Recovery Model

Skills Development

Community Reintegration

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Education

Relevant Experience in Mental Health

Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and empowered to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the team at Dundonald Day Services, based within the Dundonald Centre.

The successful candidate will collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals and local authority colleagues. The role involves working with individuals experiencing severe and/or enduring mental health issues, focusing on skills development and community reintegration. It also requires close collaboration with the voluntary sector.

After completing the necessary induction and training, the selected candidate will manage an allocated individual patient caseload under the supervision of Community Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists. Candidates must have relevant experience and a strong understanding of the Recovery Model, demonstrating a commitment to a recovery-focused approach.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

For informal enquiries, please contact Melody Thomson, Team Leader, via email, or Fiona Smith, Occupational Therapist, at 01382 443150.

Hours of work are 22 per week, between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. There is an aspiration for community services to operate 7 days a week, and you would be expected to participate in this schedule.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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