Job summary
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Proposed interview date: 20th May 2025
Main duties of the job
The Personality Disorder Pathway Hub is a new and exciting team within the Adult Mental Health Directorate. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Support Worker to work in the team. We have a post available in Newark. You will be embedded within the LMHT but will be line managed by the PD Hub. The role will involve providing support to the LMHT and PD Hub specific Band 6 clinicians with implementing patient care plans, to co-facilitate therapy groups (Structured Clinical Management), provide support with consolidation of skills learnt during therapy, improve access to occupation and activities and implement interventions under direction and supervision of qualified staff . You will also play a role in supporting ward discharges and facilitating pre-engagement work to enable patients to come into active therapy.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to engage and support people who may attract a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and struggle with complex emotional needs in improving their mental health and wellbeing. The role is community based and working with clients either in their own homes, at the community base or with GPs in the local area.
The role entails working within the multi disciplinary team to provide high quality care to people with or whom may attract a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and Complex Emotional Needs. You will be working closely with nurses, medics and the wider MDT to build positive relationships with clients, engage them, help clients carry out care plans and provide support to people with a wide variety of issues. The role is varied and at times challenging but the Local Mental Health Teams and the Personality Disorder Team Hub are a supportive place to work. You will be supported through training and supervision.
As this role is community based covering a large part of Mid Notts area, a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post. However reasonable adjustments would be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note this post does not meet salary and or skill level required for a Skilled Worker Visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to engage and support people who may attract a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and struggle with complex emotional needs in improving their mental health and wellbeing. The role is community based and working with clients either in their own homes, at the community base or with GPs in the local area.
The role entails working within the multi disciplinary team to provide high quality care to people with or whom may attract a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and Complex Emotional Needs. You will be working closely with nurses, medics and the wider MDT to build positive relationships with clients, engage them, help clients carry out care plans and provide support to people with a wide variety of issues. The role is varied and at times challenging but the Local Mental Health Teams and the Personality Disorder Team Hub are a supportive place to work. You will be supported through training and supervision.
As this role is community based covering a large part of Mid Notts area, a full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post. However reasonable adjustments would be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note this post does not meet salary and or skill level required for a Skilled Worker Visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care Certificate or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of mental health conditions
- To maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of working with patients with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
- Develop observations skills with the ability to report and record physical/mental health changes etc, observations of incidents events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting with adults with mental health issues
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care Certificate or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a basic understanding of mental health conditions
- To maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of working with patients with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
- Develop observations skills with the ability to report and record physical/mental health changes etc, observations of incidents events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting with adults with mental health issues
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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.
