Job summary
The Home Treatment Team based at St Ann's hospital is looking for a Band 3 Mental Health Support Worker on a full time basis 37.5 hours per week, to join our fun, friendly and fabulous team, who have patient care at the heart of all that we do!
The Home Treatment Team East (HTTE) offers an alternative to hospital admission for service users aged over 18 with mental illness through intensive home treatment. We pride ourselves in working flexibly with patients and supporting their carers when in a mental health crisis.
This role requires you to provide a supportive role for carers and service users accessing the Home Treatment Service, carry out assigned tasks as identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patient needs, to provide support, give time to individuals, and thus promote theirrecovery and assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment.
This role will require the worker to undertake shift based work. The service hours cover the period 08.30 - 22.00, seven days per week.
Main duties of the job
To provide a supportive role for service users and carers accessing the Home Treatment Service, in order to promote their recovery.
Working with people in the community with severe mental illness who have multiple and complex needs.
To provide high quality care and treatment in conjunction with other professionals through the Trust's agreed multi- disciplinary assessment and treatment/ care programmes.
To participate as an active member of the Home Treatment Team and be part of a Team who take pride in providing high quality and innovative services to people with severe mental illness.
Carrying out assigned tasks which have been identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patients' needs including visiting patients in their own home, in locations across the county of Dorset to support their recovery in line with an agreed care plan and prevent hospital admission.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Literate
- Numerate
- NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent level of experience
Job specific experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a care setting
Information Technology
Essential
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Essential job requirement
Essential
- Experience in working with people who have a mental illness
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience, or willing to undertake training to achieve this standard.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Has a driving licence and has access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Literate
- Numerate
- NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent level of experience
Job specific experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a care setting
Information Technology
Essential
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Essential job requirement
Essential
- Experience in working with people who have a mental illness
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience, or willing to undertake training to achieve this standard.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Has a driving licence and has access to a car for work purposes
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.
