Community Support Worker - Early Intervention in Psychosis Service

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Support Worker full time ( 37.5hrs ) fixed term contact 12 months within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Team. The service addresses the needs of people aged 14-65 who have recently experienced a first episode of psychosis or aged 14-35 who may be at risk of developing psychosis. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide person-centred support to service users using a recovery-informed approach. You will work to promote independence, connect service users with the community, and increase wellbeing. You will play a key role in empowering individuals to achieve personal goals and foster recovery. The role is based in Hereford , however, involves community working and covers the whole of the county. Therefore, you must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job., The duties of the support worker are varied, and based on the recovery goals of the people you are supporting. Some of the main duties may include:

• Organising and running physical health clinics
• One-to-one work supporting people to engage in their local community
• Anxiety management, behavioural activation, and graded exposure work
• Supporting or leading groups promoting recovery
• Providing input into MDT discussions
• Linking in with other Trust and community services
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc tasks
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
  
  Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities