Home Treatment Mental Health Support Worker

Oxleas Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Home Treatment Team. You will contribute to care for patients in the acute phase of mental illness and crisis, under the direction of a qualified nurse, and be available to cover extended shifts across a 7-day week.

Based in community settings, you will perform home visits, support patients in daily living skills, promote recovery, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health problems, ideally in crisis or acute settings.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and under supervision.
• Strong communication and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care with the team.
• Carry out home visits and follow Trust policies.
• Support patients with daily living skills, housing, benefits, and activities.
• Promote recovery and healthy lifestyles through psychosocial activities.
• Assist in running therapeutic groups with qualified staff.

Skills

Mental health care experience

Crisis response

Clear communication

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Home Treatment Team. You will contribute to care for patients in the acute phase of mental illness and crisis, under the direction of a qualified nurse, and be available to cover extended shifts across a 7-day week.

Based in community settings, you will perform home visits, support patients in daily living skills, promote recovery, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and