Senior Crisis Support Worker

NHS Jobs; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for Adolescent Mental Health in the London area. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification, plus proven experience supporting young people with mental health needs in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to collaborate with colleagues across agencies, promote patient relations, and work flexibly within a challenging environment while

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as Healthcare Assistant in Adolescent Mental Health.
• Experience with people with mental health problems.
• Experience working with professionals from other agencies and services.
• Ability to promote good working relationships with patients and the MDT.
• Ability to work with a challenging client group with initiative and flexibility.
• Loyalty and commitment to the NHS values.

Skills

Healthcare assistant experience

Adolescent mental health experience

Teamwork with multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to work with challenging casem

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Equivalent qualification

Job description

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or other equivalent qualification
• Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in Adolescent Mental Health
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Experience of working with professionals from other agencies and services
• Ability to promote good working relationships with patients and with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work with a challenging client group, showing initiative and flexibility to team work and to care situations
• Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organization and demonstrates values of trust and NHS
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary/multi agency setting
• For further details / informal visits contact:Rebecca Licorish [e-mail]- Team Leader
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust