Community Support worker

Job summary

• Assisting qualified nursing staff in providing care and support of people with complex mental health needs within the community and/or patient's own home.
• Providing person centred care and working within the recovery model approach enabling patients to work towards their goals within their care plans.
• The post holder is responsible for reporting regularly to the care co-ordinator or other qualified staff, working both under supervision and on their own, reporting any relevant changesin the patient's condition and environment.
• The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve providing direct patient care in the community. Patients, relatives, carers and otherstaff will find the post holder flexible, approachable and with a helpful disposition.
• This job description is subject to regular review and may be amendedin the future after discussion with management. It is to be read in addition to existing Trust policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Observing and reporting to the care co-ordinator or other qualified staff, the changes in patients' psychological and physical condition
• Promote a recovery model approach, encouraging independence and realistic goal settings.
• Assist in planning programmes of care together with the multi-disciplinary team, implementing these plans under the supervision and direction of the careco- ordinator.
• Establish and maintain good/Professional working relationships with patients and carer

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.