Generic Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at Dundonald Day Services. This role focuses on supporting individuals facing severe mental health challenges, emphasizing skills development and community reintegration. The successful candidate will work closely with healthcare professionals and local authorities, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient care. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need, all while adhering to the Recovery Model. If you are passionate about mental health and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
• Understanding of the Recovery Model and commitment to recovery-focused work.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual patient caseload under supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local authorities.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Mental Health Awareness

Recovery Model Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the team at Dundonald Day Services. The post will be based within the Dundonald Centre.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes healthcare professionals and local authority colleagues. This role involves working people experiencing severe and/or enduring mental health issues, with a focus on skills development and community reintegration. The position will also require close collaboration with the voluntary sector.

Upon completion of 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 possess relevant experience and strong understanding of the Recovery Model, demonstrating a commitment to a recovery-focussed approach in their work.

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

Informal enquiries to: Melody Thomson, Team Leader, email [e-mail] or Fiona Smith, Occupational Therapist [e-mail] Telephone [phone]

Hours of work are: 22 per week between 9am-5pm Monday –Friday however there is an aspiration for community services to be 7 days per week which you would be required to participate in.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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