Job summary
We are the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood OP-CMHT. We are looking for a motivated, caring, forward thinking Community Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team.
The team provides needs-led assessment and treatment and support, for older-aged adults in the community, working closely with the Inpatient Ward, Home Treatment Team, IDSS other CMHTs, GPs, Primary Care Network MDTs and Voluntary Services, and in the developing neighbourhood integrated teams.
The team's hubs are based in theMulberry CentreandGlanville House. You will be expected to work across both areas to cover the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood area.The hours are primarily 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday but there is potential for flexibility.
Main duties of the job
- Maintains open communication with other members of staff within the team.
- Maintains good relationships with colleagues within the Partnership, Local Authority, clients, their relatives and the general public.
- Liaises with internal and external agencies, statutory, non-statutory, voluntary agencies.
- Participates and contributes in client reviews and care planning reviews with other professionals.
- As well as relating to older people within CMHT, you will, need to be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers.
- Maintains open communication with other members of staff within the team.
- Maintains good relationships with colleagues within the Partnership, Local Authority, clients, their relatives and the general public.
- Liaises with internal and external agencies, statutory, non-statutory, voluntary agencies.
- Participates and contributes in client reviews and care planning reviews with other professionals.
- As well as relating to older people who are on the CMHT caseload, you will, need to be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers.
- Please refer to main job description
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
- Multicultural Network
- Women's Network
- Armed Forces' Network
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
- Autistic Colleague Network
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be working with individuals in the community within a shared caseload with the support of the rest of the team. You will also have a key role in supporting other members of the team in the development and delivery of care in the community.
Please refer to the main job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be working with individuals in the community within a shared caseload with the support of the rest of the team. You will also have a key role in supporting other members of the team in the development and delivery of care in the community.
Please refer to the main job description
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in direct care or community mental health certificate or equivalent experience(if not held already must be willing to work towards)
Knowledge
Essential
- An appreciation of the needs of older adults in relation to the ageing process
- Ability to contribute to and update identified needs within individual care plans
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding towards people with mental illness
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of social stimulation , group work and therapeutic activities
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience of using Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (if not held, willing to work towards)
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Commitment to working within a team and contributing to the success of the team
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers/understanding of carer's needs
- Experience of working with a group of people in a leading facilitating role
Communication and Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a range of professionals
- Must be a car driver with a valid full UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in direct care or community mental health certificate or equivalent experience(if not held already must be willing to work towards)
Knowledge
Essential
- An appreciation of the needs of older adults in relation to the ageing process
- Ability to contribute to and update identified needs within individual care plans
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding towards people with mental illness
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of social stimulation , group work and therapeutic activities
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience of using Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (if not held, willing to work towards)
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Commitment to working within a team and contributing to the success of the team
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers/understanding of carer's needs
- Experience of working with a group of people in a leading facilitating role
Communication and Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a range of professionals
- Must be a car driver with a valid full UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance
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).
