Senior Support Worker - CAMHS Learning Disability
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic CAMHS-LD Team.
As a Senior Support Worker you will work as a member of an established multi-disciplinary team which provides care to children and young people who have significant Learning Disabilities and are experiences mental health and/or challenging behaviour difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have specific responsibilities to undertake a range of delegated clinical duties in a community setting under the supervision of the case holder. The post holder will contribute to the growth and maintenance of key functions of the clinical area / Team by carrying out assigned tasks such as direct observations, implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans etc. The role will involve direct and indirect care to patients under minimal supervision and as directed by the case holder. The post holder will be expected to support the whole MDT under guidance in delivering care.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from other services and agencies to promote joint working and assist in training across sectors and agencies as appropriate.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
24 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
449-CFS-7140
Job locations
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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