Mental Health Home Treatment & Rapid Response Worker

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust in Dartford is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Home Treatment and Rapid Response teams. You will deliver patient- and family-centred support in the home, using recovery-focused approaches and evidence-based practice for individuals, families and carers referred to the Service.

The role supports crisis and non-crisis care, requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car, and involves flexible shifts across Gravesham,

Responsibilities

• Contribute in the assessment of clients referred to Home Treatment and Rapid Response
• Provide support to clients and carers in personal care, daily living and social activities
• Carry out specified interventions, alone on occasion, as per crisis plan and update as appropriate
• Monitor progress of Home Treatment and Rapid Response clients against the crisis plans and communicate findings to senior staff
• Engage clients and carers with crisis plans and negotiate options while promoting crisis prevention, recovery and resilience

Job description

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust in Dartford is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Home Treatment and Rapid Response teams. You will deliver patient- and family-centred support in the home, using recovery-focused approaches and evidence-based practice for individuals, families and carers referred to the Service.

The role supports crisis and non-crisis care, requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car, and involves flexible shifts across Gravesham,