Primary Care Senior Liaison Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Liaison Worker to join our team in the Bridgwater locality, delivering a high-quality service to individuals with mental health challenges who do not meet the criteria for secondary care. This pivotal role involves managing a small caseload while offering structured guidance, supervision, and support to mental health staff and village agents working with this group of service users. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with a passion for mental health care to make a significant impact on the community and support a collaborative, person-centered approach to service delivery.Main duties of the job Our Community Mental Health Team is a Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm service, so no weekend working required; office hours only! You will manage a small, rolling caseload of patients allocated to you where you will monitor their mental state, promote independence, promote social inclusion, aid the recovery process, and reduce hospital admissions. You will be a non-medical prescriber and support medication advice to patients. You will work in collaboration with the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Leads/ Practitioners and have close working relationships with the community teams, inpatient services, and the home treatment team across the service. You will need a full driving licence with permanent access to own transport with appropriate business insurance; this is so that you may carry out patient visits - you are able to claim expenses. To help you achieve the above we will offer you: Mentoring and supervision from our highly experienced staff and team leaders supporting you with your development and growth into the role Clear objectives and pathway to develop your career further.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.