Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen to appoint a support worker within CMHRES in Greenwich. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for support workers who may have previously worked in community settings who have an understanding of rehabilitation, enablement and recovery models of care.
To have understanding of relevant and significant Mental health needs/conditions, as well as an understanding or physical health conditions to support service users to have insight and develop independence around their conditions.
To develop and demonstrate good verbal and non-verbal communication skills, adapting to the needs of the service users.
To undertake supervision with line manager and peer supervision if appropriate. Adhere to all Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, policies, procedures and guidelines.
To work as part of a team delivering high quality, person centred and evidence-based care and support to service users with a mental Health diagnosis focusing on the rehabilitation needs of service whom require intensive support to promote social inclusion and facilitate greater independence. This service aims to enable Service Users to develop the right skills to improve their quality of life through independent living and effective management of their mental health difficulties., The main aim of the Team is to focus on rehabilitation, engagement, relapse prevention and enablement to optimise the service users' ability to live independently and enjoy a good quality of life. The post holders will work in conjunction with Care Coordinator's as an active member of the multi-professional team with a defined caseload of service users who have complex mental health and rehabilitation needs. An ability to work collaboratively with other teams and agencies, good communication and organisational skills will be essential., To be part of the team assessing and monitoring physical health, mental health, and needs under the guidance of experienced and qualified staff.
To plan, organise and deliver person-centred and meaningful activities for service users according to their skills, needs and personal choice, encouraging and facilitating their involvement at all times.
To keep up to date and clear records for all service users as per Trust and local guidance.
Use creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage Service Users, in therapeutic activities to promote independence, well being and social inclusion.
To take part in running groups for small groups of service users supported by the team.
Escort/accompany Service Users to hospital, doctor, dentist or any other relevant appointments with a view to enabling the Service User to become independent in attending such appointments.
To visit Clients in their own homes, supported accommodation placements and in the community and support them to meet their goals and build independent living skills.
To facilitate open communication with service users, their families and friends, involving and including them in all aspects of service delivery.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures such as Safeguarding Adults and children and Health and Safety policies.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

Working for our organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
+ We're Kind
+ We're
+ We Listen
+ We Care