Job overview Boston Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) are welcoming applications from experienced Support Workers with a passion for making a difference to the lives of those experiencing acute mental health crises. The team provides a swift response to people who are in the acute phase of mental illness, providing both assessment and treatment in the community, for Boston, Skegness, Spalding and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting time for Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT), as we strive for excellence through service improvement in order to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients. We work closely with our colleagues from across LPFT to provide seamless, effective care for patients and as such, you will need to demonstrate a commitment to providing the highest standard of care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible attitude towards change. If you are looking to develop your career in this exciting and challenging area, if you place the Trust values at the heart of your practice, we want to hear from you! Secondment. Fantastic opportunity to enhance your CV and gain experience in Crisis Services. In return you will have the opportunity to be part of an excellent and developing service, in a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team. We offer regular supervision and continued professional development as well as an excellent benefits package Advert The team provides acute care to service users 7 days per week, 365 days per year over a 24 hour period, covered via a long days including weekends. The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of care plans and care packages to services users experiencing severe mental illness and/or mental health problems within a defined locality. The post holder will work under the supervision of Community Psychiatric Nurses/ Social Workers / Occupational Therapists, and will be managed by the Team Coordinator. Working for our organisation Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well-led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We’re really proud of this! We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work within the policies, protocols and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and to promote competent working practice within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with the Community Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist, and carry out assigned duties as a member of the multi- disciplinary mental health team. To be prepared to work on own initiative as necessary and report to Community Psychiatric Nurse/ Social Worker / Occupational Therapist. Promote equality for all patients and understand their health needs. Demonstrate an awareness of service user and carer perspectives on the provision of treatment and continuing care. Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with Trust policy. Participate regularly in clinical supervision sessions. Liaise with representatives from associated voluntary and statutory organisations and facilitate good communication processes. Attend in-service training and other study / refresher days to meet individual, statutory and service needs. Participate in performance reviews. To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service. Facilitate and participate in recreational and physical activities in the provision of health and social care to service users. Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected. As an ethical recruiter we will not pursue applications from red list countries as defined by the World Health Organisation. In order to pursue and apply for this role you must have UK NHS experience. We reserve the right to withdraw or close a vacancy at any time. We will give priority to employees who are at risk.