Mental Health Support Worker (Band 4) – Community Team, Watford

Hpft; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) in Watford is seeking a Band 4 Support Worker on a Bank contract within the Community Adult Mental Health Team. You'll deliver practical and emotional support, assist with needs assessments, and help service users engage with coordinated care plans.

The role involves promoting independence, working with the FACT Clinical Lead, and adhering to recovery principles.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification or mental health certificate level 3.
• Venepuncture training.
• Three years' experience providing mental health services in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, time, and encouragement to service users to promote recovery and meaningful community roles.
• Promote independent living and develop plans to provide practical support to service users and carers.
• Coordinate with FACT Clinical Lead and care management processes to ensure recovery-focused care.

Skills

Basic written communication

Practical daily living support

Empower service users

Education

NVQ level 3 qualification

Mental health certificate level 3

Tools

Venepuncture training

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) in Watford is seeking a Band 4 Support Worker on a Bank contract within the Community Adult Mental Health Team. You'll deliver practical and emotional support, assist with needs assessments, and help service users engage with coordinated care plans.

The role involves promoting independence, working with the FACT Clinical Lead, and adhering to recovery principles.