Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people, and act in an open and compassionate way within clear professional boundaries. Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services. Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan.
Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect, but not direct, supervision of registered clinicians. Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health needs and clinical risks. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters. Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies.
Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships. Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan. Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management, Suicide Prevention).
Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies. Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities. Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.