Specialist Carer Support Worker

Job summary

Are you a highly motivated individual with strong communication skills looking for a new challenge?

The early intervention service provides early detection, assessment and intervention to individuals who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This is an exciting time to join the team, with the development of this new posts. In this new post, we are aiming to support and contribute to the increased provision of carers support. To provide emotional and practical support establish supportive relationships with carers and people using mental health services under the guidance of professionally qualified staff. To assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of the support provided to the carers of service users. To support carers to identify strengths and assets in order that they gain a better understanding of psychosis and enable the development of hope that a recovery from psychosis is possible.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and thoughtful individuals with an interest in supporting carers and first episodes of psychosis to join our multi-disciplinary teams. You will have a good knowledge base, excellent communication skills and a flexible and positive attitude. You should have a caring, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

As part of this role, you will be required to travel to different sites.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• To support the delivery of the clinical service and holding a caseload of carers which have been identified by senior clinicians in the service, either within carers own homes or in public places identified.
• To assist in developing, implementing and evaluating a carers support plan alongside the qualified staff
• Provide regular support over a specified time-period identified by the service.
• Provide support with daily living and the normalisation of carers' lives.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Slade Site

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Slade Site

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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