Job summary
This is not your usual community support worker post!
Do you want to provide support in a different way?
We have a rare opportunity to welcome a new community support worker to join our established multi-disciplinary team as we continue to grow our service.
As part of the NHS Long Term plan Lincolnshire was selected as 1 of only 12 areas to benefit from additional funding to transform community mental health services.
As part of this the Community Rehabilitation Team are finding new ways of working with people with complex trauma, psychosis and enduring mental health needs.
The team have recently extended their established Lincoln and Gainsborough service to include Grantham and the surrounding area. As part of this exciting transformation programme we are looking to increase our established multi-disciplinary team of Community Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and Psychiatrist.We work in partnership with housing, CMHT's, and third sector organisations to meet the recovery needs of individuals accessing our service.
Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of care plans and care packages to services users experiencing severe mental illness and/or mental health problems within a defined locality. The post holder will work under the supervision of Community Psychiatric Nurses/ Social Workers / Occupational Therapists, and will be managed by the Team Coordinator.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and to promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
To liaise with the Community Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi- disciplinary mental health team.
To be prepared to work on own initiative as necessary and report to Community Psychiatric Nurse/ Social Worker / Occupational Therapist.
Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs.
Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care.
Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with Trust policy.
Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions.
Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes.
Attend in-service training and other study / refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs.
Participate in performance reviews.
To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service.
Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and to promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
To liaise with the Community Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi- disciplinary mental health team.
To be prepared to work on own initiative as necessary and report to Community Psychiatric Nurse/ Social Worker / Occupational Therapist.
Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs.
Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care.
Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with Trust policy.
Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions.
Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes.
Attend in-service training and other study / refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs.
Participate in performance reviews.
To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service.
Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT
- NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in Promoting Independence or equivalent or working towards achievement
- Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post
Desirable
- Training in mental health awareness or any other training relevant to this post
- NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting
- Knowledge of risk assessment principles
- Experience in providing support for people in the community
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience in providing support for people in the community
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with service user, other members of the team and outside agencies.
- A patient and empathic approach. Clear and accurate clinical note keeping.
- Quick decision making skills- calm approach and have the ability to liaise and consult with others colleagues if required.
- Plan and organise their day and ensure that their whereabouts are known.
- IT skills.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel around the county independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT
- NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in Promoting Independence or equivalent or working towards achievement
- Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post
Desirable
- Training in mental health awareness or any other training relevant to this post
- NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting
- Knowledge of risk assessment principles
- Experience in providing support for people in the community
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience in providing support for people in the community
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with service user, other members of the team and outside agencies.
- A patient and empathic approach. Clear and accurate clinical note keeping.
- Quick decision making skills- calm approach and have the ability to liaise and consult with others colleagues if required.
- Plan and organise their day and ensure that their whereabouts are known.
- IT skills.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel around the county independently
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.
