Carer Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen within the Community Mental Health Teams for a Carer's Support Worker to join us in providing integrated health and social care to carers of people who have a severe and enduring mental disorder. The post will be based within a CMHT in HMR and the successful applicant will be expected to work across all 3 boroughs in the locality. We have a strong commitment to promoting your development. You will be supported by supervision and will be given the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge.,

• The role is to support carers both practically and emotionally, ensure that they are well informed and supported with their individual health and well-being needs .
• Work closely with clinical teams, offering support to carers in their own right
• To support carers to attend clinical team reviews, ward rounds and CPA meetings.
• The post holder will work in partnership with Local Authority, the voluntary and community sector and other NHS agencies to increase the number of carers identified and improve recognition.
• To ensure that the role of unpaid carers is recognised, supported and valued. To promote the Triangle of Care (TOC) standards and principles, and other carer specific initiatives to services and carers.
• To provide carers with information and advice about services both within and external to the organisation, that contributes to their caring role and increases their knowledge regarding care and treatment processes.
• To work collaboratively with carers and clinical teams to ensure that carers feel involved and supported in the care and treatment of their loved one in accordance with Service User's consent, Trust Strategic Priorities and Carers Engagement Procedures.
• To have knowledge in the identification and support required for young carers.
• To facilitate the delivery of carer support in a group setting where required
  
  Good basic education including English to GCSE standard or equivalent
Experience in a Community Mental Health Team setting Current driving license or supported driver with use of vehicle.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.