Mental Health Crisis Outreach Specialist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker to help deliver patient-centred care in a community and mental health setting, under supervision. You will provide care, support and basic clinical tasks, maintain records, and assist with daily living activities, while undertaking supervision and training.

You will be part of a dedicated workforce delivering care across community settings, with a focus on compassionate support,

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care settings preferred.
• Clear communication with patients and team members required.
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate training and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate electronic records in line with Trust policy.
• Feed back to the team about changes in client mental state or social circumstances.
• Provide telephone/face-to-face support for individuals in acute distress under supervision.
• Deliver medications to clients as directed.
• Plan and organise daily work activities under supervision.
• Provide advocacy links and signpost to support services where appropriate.
• Assist in carers assessments and signposting to carers support.
• Participate in regular supervision and mandatory training.

Skills

Care assistance

Record keeping

Communication

Telephone support

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker to help deliver patient-centred care in a community and mental health setting, under supervision. You will provide care, support and basic clinical tasks, maintain records, and assist with daily living activities, while undertaking supervision and training.

You will be part of a dedicated workforce delivering care across community settings, with a focus on compassionate support,