Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for applications for a part time Senior Support Worker to join an enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Focussed Team in North Lincolnshire.
We work in the Community with people aged 18 and over experiencing Mental Health problems including psychosis and non-psychosis, and with their permission, family and friends.
Our aim is to support recovery, social inclusion and maintain an enhanced quality of life. The post holder will be central to this process, developing therapeutic relationships with support and time utilising creative approaches to achieve the best outcomes.
The post holder will also be involved in a range of health promotion activities targeting stigma and raising awareness of mental health issues. As well as physical health checks and monitoring.
In return we can offer a friendly and supportive multi disciplinary approach and environment in which to develop, through training opportunities and regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for an allocated number of individual service users, assisting and contributing to the planning, implementation and review of care plans
- To be able to participate along with service users in a range of meaningful therapeutic activities following clinical specialist assessment such as supportive advice, education and support health promotion and self-care
- To support service users to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan. This may include supporting people to access other resources or services when necessary to maximise the most appropriate use of all community resource
- To assess immediate risk in line with Trust policies and to manage this effectively by alerting the appropriate staff involved in the client’s care
- To maintain accurate confidential written and electronic records and activity data in line with Trust policies and procedures
- To attend CPA/care plan review meetings as required providing accurate information to the identified professional regarding any changes in the client’s condition or progress
This job description is intended as a guide to the principle duties and responsibilities of the post. It must not be regarded as precisely defining all the duties and will be subject to amendment in the light of developing service need. The post may change over time to meet organisational and personal requirements and this job description may be changed after consultation with the post holder.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level II In Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake relevant training ie venapuncture and ECG
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Davis
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 216300
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