Do want to support vital work in the community within Aylesbury Community Mental Health Team in Buckinghamshire?
We're looking for a Community Support Worker to join the Aylesbury Community Mental Health Team .
You will be essential in providing community bases services to adults and their carers who are experiencing a serious mental health disorder. You will also contribute to the treatment of patients recovery at the key stages of their journey through mental health services and engagement within the community.
Main duties of the job Offer regular and practical support to service users to help them develop independence, maintain dignity, and build their own support networks within the community.
Support service users in identifying their needs and assist team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans.
Encourage and assist service users in accessing community resources and services, such as clubs, libraries, and daytime services to promote independent living to users
Provide practical support for daily living activities, including self-care, home management (e.g., budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping), and accessing information about health services and welfare rights.
Maintain confidentiality and security of patient data in compliance with policies.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification Qualifications GCSE in English and Maths (A-C)
NVQ Level 2 or 3, or other relevant qualifications
Further training or job related skills Able to use Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams
Experience Experience of working in a healthcare or people-centred environment
Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer)
Personal Qualities Able to engage with service users and, as appropriate, to any carers, to contribute to the service user's quality of life.
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.
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