Job summary
Working within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for older adultsin High Wycombe, the post holder will provide compassionate, practical support to people with mental health needs, helping them to live safely, independently and with dignity within the community.
You will support qualified staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with Trust policies, assisting with daily living, promoting independence and helping service users access appropriate health, social care and community resources. You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team building positive relationships with service users, carers and partner agencies supporting continuity of care.
This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, reliable and motivated to make a real difference.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Older Adults in High Wycombe covering a wide area of Buckinghamshire, you will provide practical and emotional support to people experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them to work towards recovery and live safely and independently within the community. This role is suited to someone who is compassionate, patient and able to build trusting relationships.
You will support qualified staff by assisting with care planning and the delivery of person-centred care. You will spend time with service users, listening to their needs, encouraging independence and supporting daily living activities such as self-care, budgeting, cooking, shopping and home management.
You will help service users access health services, community resources, and partner agencies, promoting inclusion and reducing isolation. You will communicate effectively with service users, carers, colleagues and external professionals and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
You will monitor wellbeing, respond to changes in mental health, share concerns appropriately, maintain accurate records, uphold confidentiality and work in line with Trust policies alongside a commitment to training, supervision and ongoing development.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide practical and emotional support to our service users to promote recovery and enable them to live safely within the community.
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Spend dedicated time with service users to build rapport, develop therapeutic relationships and support engagement with services and care plans.
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Work alongside qualified staff within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for older adults to assist with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
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Support service users to develop and maintain independence, dignity and self-respect encouraging choice and personal responsibility wherever possible.
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Provide practical support with daily living activities including personal care, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping and home management.
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Support service users to identify their needs and access appropriate health services, physical health support, welfare benefits, housing services and community resources.
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Maintain knowledge of local community services and actively support service users to engage with social, recreational and voluntary sector opportunities.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, carers and partner agencies to promote continuity of care and effective communication across services and organisations.
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Monitor service users mental health and wellbeing recognising changes or deterioration and taking appropriate action in line with care plans and Trust procedures.
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Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations, prioritising the safety of service users, carers, staff and the public.
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Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with Trust policies, the Data Protection Act and information governance requirements.
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Ensure confidentiality of service user, carer and staff information at all times.
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Participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development to support safe and effective practice.
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Carry out duties across community settings including lone working and visiting service users in their own homes travelling independently between sites as required.
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Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by senior team members to support service delivery.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide practical and emotional support to our service users to promote recovery and enable them to live safely within the community.
-
Spend dedicated time with service users to build rapport, develop therapeutic relationships and support engagement with services and care plans.
-
Work alongside qualified staff within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for older adults to assist with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
-
Support service users to develop and maintain independence, dignity and self-respect encouraging choice and personal responsibility wherever possible.
-
Provide practical support with daily living activities including personal care, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping and home management.
-
Support service users to identify their needs and access appropriate health services, physical health support, welfare benefits, housing services and community resources.
-
Maintain knowledge of local community services and actively support service users to engage with social, recreational and voluntary sector opportunities.
-
Work collaboratively with colleagues, carers and partner agencies to promote continuity of care and effective communication across services and organisations.
-
Monitor service users mental health and wellbeing recognising changes or deterioration and taking appropriate action in line with care plans and Trust procedures.
-
Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations, prioritising the safety of service users, carers, staff and the public.
-
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with Trust policies, the Data Protection Act and information governance requirements.
-
Ensure confidentiality of service user, carer and staff information at all times.
-
Participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development to support safe and effective practice.
-
Carry out duties across community settings including lone working and visiting service users in their own homes travelling independently between sites as required.
-
Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by senior team members to support service delivery.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Person Specification
Experience with older adults
Essential
- Previous experience working with older adults.
Desirable
- Prior experience working with older adult with mental health needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to use Word, Excel and Microsoft teams.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Contractual requirments
Essential
- Able to travel independently between trust sites and peoples homes
Desirable
- Committed to continuous development
Person Specification
Experience with older adults
Essential
- Previous experience working with older adults.
Desirable
- Prior experience working with older adult with mental health needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to use Word, Excel and Microsoft teams.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Contractual requirments
Essential
- Able to travel independently between trust sites and peoples homes
Desirable
- Committed to continuous development
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.
