Community Support Worker

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker to come and join the Dementia Assessment and Diagnosis Team, on a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment to cover maternity leave!

Secondments must be agreed by your line manager, before you apply.

The team provides specialist assessment and diagnosis for people who have a suspected dementia, and the support worker role is fast paced, varied and essential to the patient journey. This role covers information gathering, offering pre-assessment counselling, post diagnostic support, face to face visits in addition to liaison with other agencies in the statutory and voluntary sector.

You will work closely with the team of Specialist Dementia Nurse Practitioners and the wider multi-disciplinary team. You must have excellent communication skills, be caring and compassionate, and a good team player!

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality care in the Dementia Assessment and Diagnosis Team and demonstrate high personal standards in clinical practice.
• To ensure care is provided in line with the National Dementia Strategy, associated NICE Guidance and other relevant documentation and that there is knowledge of national, regional and local drivers underpinning service delivery including the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007) regulations & the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• With support and supervision participate in procedures for prioritising work and caseload management.
• To participate where appropriate in robust risk assessments and risk management plans under the supervision and guidance of the lead professional and support the team to practice positive risk taking where appropriate to improve quality of life, well-being and maximise occupational performance/independence.
• Under the supervision and guidance of the lead professional to deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need and to maximise an individual's abilities.
• Provide signposting and support to an identified group of people living with dementia via planned interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner
• Work flexibly across the countywide service, dependent on skill and service need

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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