Community Support Worker

We are a Home Treatment Team comprising of Clinical Team Manager, Senior Mental Health Practitioners, Support Workers, Consultant Psychiatrist and Business Support Administrators. We work with people experiencing severe mental illness who are in acute mental health crisis., Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Under the daily supervision of mental health practitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of recovery care plans for clients with a range of mental health presentations in the community. This will involve working across agencies e.g. Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sector organisations. The post holder will work intensively with people to support them in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitating hospital discharge. The post holder will be expected to work to a clearly defined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range of interventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role of people on behalf of the team.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 3 Support Workers to work within the East & Mid Devon Home Treatment Team based in Exeter. As this role will require working in the community you must have the ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role., 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.,

• 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.
• Experience of working within mental health community and/or inpatient settings., 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., Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.
• Experience of working within a MDT
• Excellent IT skills, Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.
• Experience of monitoring physical health
• Experience of delivering interventions such as distress tolerance.
• Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties., Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role across multiple locations through the East and Mid Devon areas.
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, 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
• Good written communication.
• Able to work in a team effectively
• Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries, Problem solving skills
  
  Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and youll be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports and one that also cares about its staff.
Youll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do., About Devon Partnership Trust 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