Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

*MPFT Applicants Only* MH Community HCSW- IMHT Lichfield

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

*Internal MPFT Applicants only - open to current HCSWs working in Community MH teams across South Staffordshire*

Band 3 - Community Support Worker - IMHT Burntwood & Lichfield

Are you a Community Support Worker looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck. Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Integrated Mental Health Team based in Lichfield

The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.

Main duties of the job

  • You will be responsible for the provision of planned recovery focused care working with a defined caseload.
  • Working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for service users in the Integrated Mental Health Teams
  • Responsible for working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting service-users access to services in the independent and non-statutory sector.
  • Deliver agreed therapeutic interventions, in accordance with the care plan, to assist the service user to achieve their recovery goals including; improving activities of daily living, social inclusion, meaningful occupation, accessing employment, mental health promotion and physical health promotion.
  • Undertake physical health assessments including; weight, height, blood pressure, ECG & phlebotomy.
  • Responsible for contributing towards planning and undertaking delivery of planned therapeutic activities with an identified group of service users as an element of the care programme approach.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-JC-25-7352775

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should join MPFT and grow your career:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Please note this role requires you to cover a large geographical area so you will need access to appropriate travel during your work hours.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should join MPFT and grow your career:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Please note this role requires you to cover a large geographical area so you will need access to appropriate travel during your work hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in (Mental) Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people with Mental Health Needs non-Dementia related

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with Mental Health Needs as a member of a multi- disciplinary community team
  • Experience of co-facilitating group based interventions

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
  • Knowledge of IT and Windows based systems.
  • Ability to work independently, being self- motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in (Mental) Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people with Mental Health Needs non-Dementia related

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with Mental Health Needs as a member of a multi- disciplinary community team
  • Experience of co-facilitating group based interventions

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
  • Knowledge of IT and Windows based systems.
  • Ability to work independently, being self- motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neighbourhood Lead

Matthew Harvey

matthew.harvey@mpft.nhs.uk

03007907000

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-JC-25-7352775

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


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