Senior Support Worker

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rainow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Rainow is seeking a Senior Support Worker for its First Response Services. This role entails assisting qualified practitioners in a variety of urgent care settings and building strong collaborative support with partner agencies to address the needs of individuals in crisis. Candidates should have experience in mental health services and a commitment to inclusive practices. The position offers a structured induction program to support new starters.

Qualifications

• Must assist qualified practitioners in mental health settings.
• Build strong links with third sector and partner agencies.
• Responsible for supporting individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Work within Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services.
• Assist Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams.
• Signpost and refer to appropriate services.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Support Worker to work within our First Response Services in Chester, based at our Countess of Chester site. The successful applicant will be expected to work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, which will include Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, Liaison and Diversion Services and the Crisis Line. The Senior Support Worker will be responsible for assisting qualified practitioners primarily within Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team and also across the wider Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Service.

The role will also include signposting and referring to appropriate services, and there is an expectation that the post holder will build strong links with third sector and partner agencies to collaboratively support the needs of individuals in crisis.

About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

Commitment to Inclusion and Recognition

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Induction and Start Date

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

How to Apply

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you\'ll find something to suit you at CWP.