Job summary
Do want to support vital work in the community within Aylesbury Community Mental Health Team in Buckinghamshire?
We're looking for a Community Support Worker to join the Aylesbury Community Mental Health Team.
You will be essential in providing community bases services to adults and their carers who are experiencing a serious mental health disorder. You will also contribute to the treatment of patients recovery at the key stages of their journey through mental health services and engagement within the community.
Main duties of the job
- Offer regular and practical support to service users to help them develop independence, maintain dignity, and build their own support networks within the community.
- Support service users in identifying their needs and assist team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans.
- Encourage and assist service users in accessing community resources and services, such as clubs, libraries, and daytime services to promote independent living to users
- Provide practical support for daily living activities, including self-care, home management (e.g., budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping), and accessing information about health services and welfare rights.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of patient data in compliance with policies.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
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
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-BM7279966
Job locations
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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