Senior Mental Health Support & Care Coordinator

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join their Psychiatric Clinical Decisions Unit. The role involves providing high-quality care, supporting assessments, and collaborating with nursing teams to ensure a robust recovery pathway for patients. Candidates should have relevant experience in mental health settings and possess qualifications in care. This position offers competitive benefits and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Early access to Psychological Therapies

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major retailers

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems.
• Voluntary or working capacity with mental health service or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care within the clinical decisions unit.
• Support assessments, planning, and implementation of patient care.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure a robust recovery pathway.

Skills

Patient and empathic approach

Effective communication

Clear accurate clinical note keeping

De-escalation skills

Planning and organisation skills

Venepuncture

Education

Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards

NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Certificate in Community Mental Health

ECDL

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join their Psychiatric Clinical Decisions Unit. The role involves providing high-quality care, supporting assessments, and collaborating with nursing teams to ensure a robust recovery pathway for patients. Candidates should have relevant experience in mental health settings and possess qualifications in care. This position offers competitive benefits and a flexible working environment.