Support Worker

NHS; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tiverton seeks a Support Worker for a 12-month fixed term position. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with mental health issues, aiding their recovery through personalized interventions. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in caring for individuals with mental health difficulties. The position offers a pro-rata salary of £24,937 to £26,598 for 26.25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of Care Certificate within 6 months required.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Basic education and training relevant to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Support clients with emotional and social needs.
• Work under supervision of qualified staff.
• Participate in the development of personalized care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Time management

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

We have an exciting Support Worker Opportunity for someone to join the North and Mid STEP team on a fixed term or secondment basis for 12 months working 26.25 hours per week.

Our Early Intervention Psychosis team provides assessment and treatment for people aged between 14 and 65 who are experiencing psychosis.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a specialist Multi Disciplinary Team in the community provide a range of personalised interventions to support recovery and wellbeing.

The role involves working independently across North and Mid Devon which is a large locality and will require meeting clients in their homes and other community settings. It will suit someone with experience of mental health and psychosis and also someone who is able to work independently. They will be motivated to support clients in terms of their social, emotional and occupational needs including outdoor activities, independent living skills and supporting independence. People with lived experience are valued in this role.

The post holder will be an integral part of the team and be expected to attend regular team meetings and supervision. They will participate in training opportunities and co-work with professionally trained staff to provided quality interventions as part of personalised care planning.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in weekly team meetings
• Work with a caseload of clients under supervision of a qualified member of staff
• Contribute to personalised care planning to support recovery
• Visit people in the community including their own homes and support them to engage in meaningful occupations that support emotional wellbeing
• Promote a holistic attitude towards physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing
• Support development of independent living skills including use of public transport, money management, occupation to support a healthy daily routine including outdoor activities in line with individualised care planning
• Contributing to relapse prevention in line with Recovery Model
• Support the MDT in engaging clients and their families in their recovery

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Under the daily supervision of mental healthpractitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary teamto support the delivery of recovery care plans for clients with a range ofmental health presentations in the community. This will involve working acrossagencies e.g. Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sectororganisations.

The post holder will work intensively with people tosupport them in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitatinghospital discharge.

The post holder will be expected to work to a clearlydefined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range ofinterventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role ofpeople on behalf of the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic Education
• To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion
• NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings

Experience

• Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
• Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations
• Awareness of safeguarding principles

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
• Able to work in a team effectively

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

• Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries

Physical & Other

• Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust
• To be self-motivated.
• Able to work changing shift patterns as required
• To be maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience, towards individuals with mental health illness. To maintain professionalism at all times.
• To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.
• An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
• To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
• To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata (26.25 hours per week)