Older Adults Community Recovery Support Worker

Dorset HealthCare; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a dedicated professional to support older adults with mental health needs in community and residential settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to implement recovery-focused care, visit clients at home or in community settings, and contribute to holistic wellbeing and safety planning.

The role emphasizes independence, effective communication with carers and families, and collaboration with GPs and local services to sustain people’s wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting older adults with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults with functional and organic mental health conditions in the community.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, therapists and other staff to deliver care.
• Assist clinicians with care plans and recovery-focused interventions.
• Visit service users at home, in community settings, and inpatient units.
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns to the clinical team.
• Build therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and families.
• Promote independence and social inclusion in recovery.
• Liaise with GPs, community services and other agencies for holistic support.
• Contribute to care coordination and multidisciplinary working.
• Maintain accurate records in line with Trust policies and DBS requirements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Time management

Independence

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Mental health

Job description

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a dedicated professional to support older adults with mental health needs in community and residential settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to implement recovery-focused care, visit clients at home or in community settings, and contribute to holistic wellbeing and safety planning.

The role emphasizes independence, effective communication with carers and families, and collaboration with GPs and local services to sustain people’s wellbeing.