Part-Time Mental Health Support Worker – Community & Travel

Devon Partnership Trust; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Community Support Worker to join the Specialist Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) in Exeter and East Devon. The role focuses on recovery, social inclusion, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team across primary and secondary services.

The successful applicant will support patients, manage a small caseload, monitor physical health, and contribute to person-centred interventions in a part-time position, with travel across Exeter

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles or mental health services.
• Basic education completed and willingness to complete Care Certificate.
• NVQ/ QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload under guidance of keyworkers and participate in interventions.
• Provide support, advice, information, and education to service users.
• Carry out physical health monitoring (blood pressure, height, weight) and use point-of-care testing.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Therapeutic relationships

Teamwork

Mobility

Safeguarding

IT skills

Mental health knowledge

Patient support

Education

NVQ Level 3 / QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate (within 6 months)

Basic Education

Job description

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Community Support Worker to join the Specialist Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) in Exeter and East Devon. The role focuses on recovery, social inclusion, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team across primary and secondary services.

The successful applicant will support patients, manage a small caseload, monitor physical health, and contribute to person-centred interventions in a part-time position, with travel across Exeter