Job summary
22.5 hours per week. We are seeking to recruit a Community Support Worker to work as part of the new multi-disciplinary Core Community Mental Health Service delivering specialist mental health interventions to both individuals/groups
This role offers a solid foundation for a varied career in mental health, we offer a variety of development opportunities, including in-house/external training
Opportunities to work towards gaining professional registration in mental health related disciplines
You will be joining an enthusiastic Multi-Disciplinary Team which include Doctors/Nurses/Social Workers/Psychologists/Occupational Therapists/Peer Support Workers/Admin Staff, who provide regular supervision & reflective practice
You will have the opportunity to work autonomously whilst under the direction of a Qualified practitioner to provide recovery orientated evidenced based interventions to people with severe & enduring mental health difficulties & their carers, enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line with Recovery & Trauma Informed Principles
You will be joining the Community Mental Health Services at an exciting time of change influencing how Community Mental Health Care will be delivered & leading local services in providing outstanding care in the community for Service Users
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with other statutory and non statutory agencies to
provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments
(both individual and group work based)
for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and
complex presentations through. You will deliver care in line with agreed
principles and policies, (Personalised Care Framework)
The post holder
will co design plans of care with service users, their carers and the
multi-disciplinary team,will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in mandatory training and line management
and caseload supervision, will contribute to the maintenance of a positive learning experience for
students and a psychologically safe environment for team members.
The post holder
will manage their caseload independently, being responsible for managing their
own electronic diary, and scheduling appointments to meet the demand of the
job. You will be able to travel across the city and undertake home visits to service
users during the core working hours.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities of the Post
You will work as part of a Multi
Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies in order to work,
enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line
with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles.
You will be involved in the
co-production of holistic, evidenced based, care plans in line with the
Personalised Care Framework.
You will, under the guidance of a
registered professional, provide holistic evidenced based recovery focused and
trauma informed care to individuals and groups, and support other agencies to
contribute to this care, maintaining accurate clinical records.
You will provide interventions to a variety of people and
their families known to the CMHT enhanced team, to promote recovery and
resilience.
You will maintain links with people admitted to
hospital in order to they maintain links to their community where possible.
You will attend and contribute to
multi-agency forums in relation to service provision and individual care of
service users.
You will practice within the legal and
ethical framework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that
service users interests and well-being are at the fore.
You will work collaboratively with other
statutory and VCSE organisations in line with relevant policies, you will liaise,
advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers,
relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the
delivery of services.
On a day to day basis you will be
supported by a shift lead who provides appropriate supervision/advice to others.
You will contribute to the maintenance
of a psychologically safe and positive learning environment for all staff, providing
clinical advice/ guidance and line management for junior staff/students as
required and participating in training programs designed for all staff
groups.
You will take individual accountability
for your practice maintaining your own professional development, participating
in appraisal, performance review and all activities aimed at keeping
professional skills updated.
You will contribute to the monitoring of
standards of practice within the team through the use of clinical reporting
systems and participation in the services clinical audit programme, this will
include annual Personalised Care Framework reviews, medication and Health Records audits.
You will contribute to the collation of
evidence within the team in support of standards for better health improving
quality.
You will actively support the team
through change in organisation and service delivery through the implementation
of the Personalised Care Framework.
You will actively encourage people and
their carers to be involved in service development
You will seek information and advice
from key people when outside of your area of expertise
Work collaboratively with the IPS
providing information and support to enable service users to engage in meeting
education, employment and vocational needs. To include arranging initial
contact and attending with the service user as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities of the Post
You will work as part of a Multi
Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies in order to work,
enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line
with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles.
You will be involved in the
co-production of holistic, evidenced based, care plans in line with the
Personalised Care Framework.
You will, under the guidance of a
registered professional, provide holistic evidenced based recovery focused and
trauma informed care to individuals and groups, and support other agencies to
contribute to this care, maintaining accurate clinical records.
You will provide interventions to a variety of people and
their families known to the CMHT enhanced team, to promote recovery and
resilience.
You will maintain links with people admitted to
hospital in order to they maintain links to their community where possible.
You will attend and contribute to
multi-agency forums in relation to service provision and individual care of
service users.
You will practice within the legal and
ethical framework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that
service users interests and well-being are at the fore.
You will work collaboratively with other
statutory and VCSE organisations in line with relevant policies, you will liaise,
advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers,
relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the
delivery of services.
On a day to day basis you will be
supported by a shift lead who provides appropriate supervision/advice to others.
You will contribute to the maintenance
of a psychologically safe and positive learning environment for all staff, providing
clinical advice/ guidance and line management for junior staff/students as
required and participating in training programs designed for all staff
groups.
You will take individual accountability
for your practice maintaining your own professional development, participating
in appraisal, performance review and all activities aimed at keeping
professional skills updated.
You will contribute to the monitoring of
standards of practice within the team through the use of clinical reporting
systems and participation in the services clinical audit programme, this will
include annual Personalised Care Framework reviews, medication and Health Records audits.
You will contribute to the collation of
evidence within the team in support of standards for better health improving
quality.
You will actively support the team
through change in organisation and service delivery through the implementation
of the Personalised Care Framework.
You will actively encourage people and
their carers to be involved in service development
You will seek information and advice
from key people when outside of your area of expertise
Work collaboratively with the IPS
providing information and support to enable service users to engage in meeting
education, employment and vocational needs. To include arranging initial
contact and attending with the service user as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with and supporting people with a primary diagnosis of severe and enduring mental health problems and their carers preferably in a community environment.
- Experience of delivering one to one and groupwork treatment orientated interventions.
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Experience of managing a caseload and working in the community without direct supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 gcses grades a-c including maths and English
- Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above
- NVQ III or equivalent in Mental Health and/or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level
Desirable
- Driver with full driving license or access to transport
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and social care legislation and demonstrable ability to work within these frameworks
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills, with a variety of people from service users and carers to other professionals
- Able to follow instruction from qualified practitioners
- Keyboard skills
- Safeguarding knowledge
Desirable
- Presentation/ teaching and training skills in mental health.
- Clinical Risk Assessment experience
- Understanding of the principles of triangle of care
- Knowledge of substance misuse
- Knowledge of Recovery principles and trauma informed approaches
- Phlebotomy and physical health monitoring skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with and supporting people with a primary diagnosis of severe and enduring mental health problems and their carers preferably in a community environment.
- Experience of delivering one to one and groupwork treatment orientated interventions.
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Experience of managing a caseload and working in the community without direct supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 gcses grades a-c including maths and English
- Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above
- NVQ III or equivalent in Mental Health and/or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level
Desirable
- Driver with full driving license or access to transport
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and social care legislation and demonstrable ability to work within these frameworks
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills, with a variety of people from service users and carers to other professionals
- Able to follow instruction from qualified practitioners
- Keyboard skills
- Safeguarding knowledge
Desirable
- Presentation/ teaching and training skills in mental health.
- Clinical Risk Assessment experience
- Understanding of the principles of triangle of care
- Knowledge of substance misuse
- Knowledge of Recovery principles and trauma informed approaches
- Phlebotomy and physical health monitoring skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
