Community Support Worker - Early Intervention in Psychosis
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Support Worker (30 hours per week) within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Team. The service addresses the needs of people aged 14-65 who have recently experienced a first episode of psychosis or aged 14-35 who may be at risk of developing psychosis.
As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide person-centred support to service users using a recovery-informed approach. You will work to promote independence, connect service users with the community, and increase wellbeing. You will play a key role in empowering individuals to achieve personal goals and foster recovery.
The role is based in Worcester, however, involves community working and covers the whole of the county. Therefore, you must be able to meet the travel requirements of the job.
For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Amy Chevis-Bruce on 01905 520 420.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the support worker are varied, and based on the recovery goals of the people you are supporting. Some of the main duties may include:
- Organising and running physical health clinics
- One-to-one work supporting people to engage in their local community
- Anxiety management, behavioural activation, and graded exposure work
- Supporting or leading groups promoting recovery
- Providing input into MDT discussions
- Linking in with other Trust and community services
- Supporting the wider team with ad hoc tasks
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
11 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-0807
Job locations
Studdert Kennedy House
Spring Gardens
Worcester
WR1 2AE
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Studdert Kennedy House
Spring Gardens
Worcester
WR1 2AE
Employer's website
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