Job summary
37.5 hours per week. We are seeking to recruit a Community Support Worker to
work as part of the new multi-disciplinary Core
Community Mental Health Service delivering specialist mental health interventions to both
individuals and groups
This is a
varied role which offers a solid foundation for a varied career in mental health,
we offer a variety of developments opportunities for the right staff, including
in-house and external training and opportunities to work towards gaining professional
registration in mental health related disciplines.
You will be
joining an enthusiastic Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Doctors, Nurses,
Social Workers , Psychologists Occupational Therapists, Peer Support Workers,
and Admin Staff, which is committed to the provision of regular supervision and
reflective practice.
You will have
the opportunity to work autonomously whilst under the direction of a Qualified
practitioner to provide recovery orientated evidenced based interventions to
people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and their carers,
enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line
with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles.
"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with other statutory and non statutory agencies to
provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments
(both individual and group work based)
for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and
complex presentations through. You will deliver care in line with agreed
principles and policies, (currently CPA).
The post holder
will co design plans of care with service users, their carers and the
multi-disciplinary team,will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in mandatory training and line management
and caseload supervision, will contribute to the maintenance of a positive learning experience for
students and a psychologically safe environment for team members.
The post holder
will manage their caseload independently, being responsible for managing their
own electronic diary, and scheduling appointments to meet the demand of the
job, will be able to travel across the city and undertake home visits to service
users during the core working hours,will be able to work autonomously under the direction of a qualified
practitioner and also contribute to Multi disciplinary Meetings.
The post holder
will have a working knowledge of safeguarding process and policies,have a working knowledge of information governance and confidentiality anddemonstrate a commitment to the principles of Triangle of Care.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities of the Post
You will work as part of a Multi
Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies in order to work,
enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line
with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles.
You will be involved in the
co-production of holistic, evidenced based, care plans. Care is currently
provided in line with the Care Programme Approach (this may be subject to
change through the implementation of the CMHF).
You will, under the guidance of a
registered professional, provide holistic evidenced based recovery focused and
trauma informed care to individuals and groups, and support other agencies to
contribute to this care, maintaining accurate clinical records.
You will provide
interventions to a variety of people and their families known to the CORE
enhanced team, to promote recovery and resilience.
You will
maintain links with people admitted to hospital in order to they maintain links
to their community where possible,
You will attend and contribute to
multi-agency forums in relation to service provision and individual care of
service users.
You will practice within the legal and
ethical framework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that
service users interests and well-being are at the fore.
You will work collaboratively with other
statutory and VCSE organisations in line with relevant policies, you will liaise,
advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers,
relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the
delivery of services.
On a day to day basis you will be
supported by a shift lead who provides appropriate supervision/advice to others.
You will contribute to the maintenance
of a psychologically safe and positive learning environment for all staff, providing
clinical advice/ guidance and line management for junior staff/students as
required and participating in training programmes designed for all staff groups.
You will take individual accountability
for your practice maintaining your own professional development, participating
in appraisal, performance review and all activities aimed at keeping
professional skills updated.
You will contribute to the monitoring of
standards of practice within the team through the use of clinical reporting
systems and participation in the services clinical audit programme, this will
include annual CPA, medication and Health Records audits.
You will contribute to the collation of
evidence within the team in support of standards for better health improving
quality.
You will actively support the team
through change in organization and service delivery through the implementation
of the CMHF
You will actively encourage people and
their carers to be involved in service development
You will seek information and advice
from key people when outside of your area of expertise
Work collaboratively with the IPS
providing information and support to enable service users to engage in meeting
education, employment and vocational needs. To include arranging initial
contact and attending with the service user as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities of the Post
You will work as part of a Multi
Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies in order to work,
enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line
with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles.
You will be involved in the
co-production of holistic, evidenced based, care plans. Care is currently
provided in line with the Care Programme Approach (this may be subject to
change through the implementation of the CMHF).
You will, under the guidance of a
registered professional, provide holistic evidenced based recovery focused and
trauma informed care to individuals and groups, and support other agencies to
contribute to this care, maintaining accurate clinical records.
You will provide
interventions to a variety of people and their families known to the CORE
enhanced team, to promote recovery and resilience.
You will
maintain links with people admitted to hospital in order to they maintain links
to their community where possible,
You will attend and contribute to
multi-agency forums in relation to service provision and individual care of
service users.
You will practice within the legal and
ethical framework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that
service users interests and well-being are at the fore.
You will work collaboratively with other
statutory and VCSE organisations in line with relevant policies, you will liaise,
advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers,
relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the
delivery of services.
On a day to day basis you will be
supported by a shift lead who provides appropriate supervision/advice to others.
You will contribute to the maintenance
of a psychologically safe and positive learning environment for all staff, providing
clinical advice/ guidance and line management for junior staff/students as
required and participating in training programmes designed for all staff groups.
You will take individual accountability
for your practice maintaining your own professional development, participating
in appraisal, performance review and all activities aimed at keeping
professional skills updated.
You will contribute to the monitoring of
standards of practice within the team through the use of clinical reporting
systems and participation in the services clinical audit programme, this will
include annual CPA, medication and Health Records audits.
You will contribute to the collation of
evidence within the team in support of standards for better health improving
quality.
You will actively support the team
through change in organization and service delivery through the implementation
of the CMHF
You will actively encourage people and
their carers to be involved in service development
You will seek information and advice
from key people when outside of your area of expertise
Work collaboratively with the IPS
providing information and support to enable service users to engage in meeting
education, employment and vocational needs. To include arranging initial
contact and attending with the service user as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2-years experience of working with and supporting people with a primary diagnosis of severe and enduring mental health problems and their carers preferably in a community environment.
- Experience of delivering one to one and groupwork treatment orientated interventions.
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Experience of managing a caseload and working in the community without direct supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and social care legislation and demonstrable ability to work within these frameworks
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills, with a variety of people from service users and carers to other professionals
- Able to follow instruction from qualified practitioners
- Keyboard skills
- Safeguarding knowledge
Desirable
- Presentation/ teaching and training skills in mental health.
- Clinical Risk Assessment experience
- Understanding of the principles of triangle of care
- Knowledge of substance misuse
- Knowledge of Recovery principles and trauma informed approaches
- Phlebotomy and physical health monitoring skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE grades A-C including maths and English
- NVQ III or equivalent in Mental Health and/or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level
Desirable
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2-years experience of working with and supporting people with a primary diagnosis of severe and enduring mental health problems and their carers preferably in a community environment.
- Experience of delivering one to one and groupwork treatment orientated interventions.
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Experience of managing a caseload and working in the community without direct supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and social care legislation and demonstrable ability to work within these frameworks
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills, with a variety of people from service users and carers to other professionals
- Able to follow instruction from qualified practitioners
- Keyboard skills
- Safeguarding knowledge
Desirable
- Presentation/ teaching and training skills in mental health.
- Clinical Risk Assessment experience
- Understanding of the principles of triangle of care
- Knowledge of substance misuse
- Knowledge of Recovery principles and trauma informed approaches
- Phlebotomy and physical health monitoring skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE grades A-C including maths and English
- NVQ III or equivalent in Mental Health and/or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level
Desirable
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
