Therapy Support Worker Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Derbyshire Community Health Services; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health service provider is seeking a dedicated professional to work with older adults facing mental health challenges. In this role, you will plan and implement group interventions, supporting both patients and their carers. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records and working independently while guided by qualified staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals within the community, contributing to a service that cares for over one million people. If you are passionate about mental health and community care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and implementing group interventions for mental health.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group work interventions for older adults with mental health issues.
• Maintain timely records and undertake administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Group facilitation

Mental health awareness

Record keeping

Independent working

Education

Relevant health or social care qualification

Tools

System One

Job description

You will be required to work with older adults who have a mental health problem within a Specialised Day Services setting.

You will be engaged in the planning and implementation of group interventions for both patients and carers for both organic and functional illness.

You will be required to facilitate group work interventions for older adults with a diagnosis of organic or functional mental health problems and their carers.

You will be required to maintain accurate and timely records on System One.

You will be required to work independently under the guidance of qualified staff.

You will be required to undertake other administrative duties in relation to patient care as required such as phone calls.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025.