EIP Support Worker

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

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Job summary

In order to cover Maternity Leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Support Worker within our Early Interventions in Psychosis (EIP) for a Fixed Term Contract. We provide a service to people of North East Lincolnshire between the ages of 14 and 35 who may have developed a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) or be at risk of developing psychosis, At Risk Mental State (ARMS). This is an amazing time to be joining us as we are expanding the team with a view to eventually increase the age range. The team consists of experienced staff with a diverse mixture of skills and knowledge which the applicant can gain experience from. We are based in the community and link in with volunartary and other professional services.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and compassionate team member to support people experiencing psychosis in the community setting. The post holder will be expected to focus on the service users social, emotional, practical and vocational needs in line with the principles of engagement, social inclusion and recovery. The role will include working with individuals on their recovery journey and enabling them to maintain their health and wellbeing through programmes such as outdoor activities, physical health promotion, group work, seeking opportunities in education, employment, and meaningful activities. The post holder will be an integral part of the team and be expected to join weekly team meetings and engage with the supervision process. Can demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to manage stressful situations.

About us

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC provide health and social care services to a population of 158,000. We are a progressive and ambitious organisation that aims to support those living with a mental health illness, their carers, and families in the simplest and most effective ways.

We are different because we know working with the same methods doesn't work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services that are centred on the people who use them.

This social enterprise is about working together with local people to create services that are owned by the community, supported by it and loyal to it. It's challenging, it's exciting and we want like-minded people to join us. If you think that's you, take a look at the job specification.

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9816-239

Job locations

Community

Grimsby

DN32 0QE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To build trusting and collaborative relationships with service users aged 14-35 referred into the Early Intervention in Psychosis team

To provide support to service users adhering to professional boundaries

To help people identify their own Recovery goals

To support service users to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust

To liaise with carers, other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to enable the Recovery needs of the service user group to be met

To follow the principles and values of Recovery.

To co-facilitate Group work and individual support in the community as required

To promote inspire hope and the belief that recovery is possible for those who are using our service.

To undertake appropriate administrative duties to assist the team in delivering effective and timely care, e.g. data inputting, safeguarding, filing, computer work, photo-copying, updating patient records.

To work in collaboration with other organisations and colleagues involved in the delivery of care.

To actively participate in Team Meetings and report regularly to the Line Manager to ensure effective communication.

To sign-post to various resources, opportunities and activities within Navigo and in communities to promote choice and informed decision making.

To ensure that services are tailored to individuals cultural and social needs..

To keep up to date with mandatory training and enage in supervision

To support in the well-being clinic, undertaking physcial observations, i.e blood pressure, wieght, pulse