SMHP Band 6 community worker

The West Devon Core Team are looking for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic worker to join our established community team.

This is an exciting time to join community mental health services as we progress with the CMHF-community mental health framework-. The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of duties including assessment, care planning and psycho-social interventions. It is envisaged that part of this role will be based in the Ivybridge location fo our patch developing links with local GPs and the local PCN

The team is established with strong clinical and managerial leadership. The right applicant will be offered suitable training opportunities and career development in clinical or managerial areas.

Main duties of the job

Triage and assessment of referrals from GP and PCNs

Care planning and intervention with individuals requiring secondary care

Attending MDT and multi-agency meetings as required

Undertaking relevant training and ensuring professional qualifications/registrations are maintained

Supervising staff as required

Supporting the teams group programme

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.

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