Job summary
The West Devon Core Team are looking for an enthusiastic community support worker who is willing to learn new skills and support the role out of our physical health clinics. The role will primarily be supporting the team to undertake physical health checks and monitoring for patients who have a severe and enduring mental health illness. While some skills in this area are desirable full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
The team is well established with string managerial and clinical leadership. the right candidate will have the opportunities to undertake further training and develop a career in this field should they wish to.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake physical health checks and monitoring for patients with severe mental illness. This will be in clinics and within the community setting
- Support qualified staff with visits and monitoring as required
- Support patients to appointments/activities as required
- Undertake mandatory training as required
- Attend multi-disciplinary meeting as required
- Liaise with GPs/primary care to ensure patients physical health needs are adequately monitored and treated
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation
- Previous experience working in a within mental health or physical health services
- Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health or Physical Health difficulties.
- Awareness of safeguarding principles IT skills
Desirable
- Working in a physical health primary care setting
Planning & Organising Skills
Essential
- Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
- To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
- To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Ability to travel to work across a geographical area
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment.
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health or physical health settings.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation
- Previous experience working in a within mental health or physical health services
- Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health or Physical Health difficulties.
- Awareness of safeguarding principles IT skills
Desirable
- Working in a physical health primary care setting
Planning & Organising Skills
Essential
- Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
- To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
- To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Ability to travel to work across a geographical area
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment.
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health or physical health settings.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
