An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated Support Worker to join our busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults. We are looking for someone who enjoys and works well in a team setting and is also able to work independently; is committed to working with older people with mental health needs and is able to work effectively in this demanding role.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to work alongside senior colleagues to provide assessment & interventions to people with complex mental health needs and dementia, and will thrive in a supportive yet demanding environment.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside senior colleagues to provide assessment & interventions to people with complex mental health needs and dementia.
* Undertake a range of therapeutic activities and interventions delegated by the Community Mental Health Practitioner, within the community or other settings, focusing on the direct needs of service users and their carers.
* Provide support and one‑to‑one time to an allocated group of service users/carers to promote recovery and maintain them in the community environment.
* Undertake evidence‑based assessments to assist in the assessment and delivery of care with the Community Mental Health Practitioner, under their supervision.
* Assist the Community Mental Health Practitioner to implement an agreed care plan, monitor progress and deliver specific agreed interventions.
* Assist in monitoring the physical health of service users.
* Record patient information within client records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Travel independently to visit patients in homes and care homes, as required.
Working Conditions & Location
The team serves the population of the Furness Peninsula at the edge of the Lake District and is based in Barrow‑in‑Furness.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area.
Flexible Working
LSCFT supports flexible working arrangements, including term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.
If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
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