We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Community Support Worker to join our Intensive Support Team based at St Anne's Centre, St Leonards on Sea, but with the ability to travel.
The team works intensively with clients for up to eight weeks to reduce risk of admission and to support post discharge from mental health units. The team provides a liaison role and is in regular contact with inpatient services to facilitate discharge.
You will be providing assessment and treatment intervention both to older adults with age-related complex mental health needs and to adults of any age with dementia.
Hours to be worked across the week are from 08:30 until 19:00 during the week and 09:00 to 17:00 at weekends. Some weekend shifts will be required.
The main duties include
To ensure that the care plan is fully implemented by the service user in accordance with service specifications including liaising with and providing information to other agencies involved in the care of the service user.
Monitor the quality of care delivered and service user and carer satisfaction with the service.
Assist in reviews of service user in the community on a systematic basis so as to ensure the continued need and appropriateness of services provided by the Trust and maintain review records.
Adhere to, and where appropriate, ensure the implementation of relevant legislation, Department and Trust policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records as required by the Trust.
Participate in a formal programme of supervision.
In return we can offer a supportive working environment and access to training opportunities to assist you to realise your potential and achieve a greater degree of job satisfaction. As a Trust employee you will enjoy the following:
Excellent starting salary
NHS Pension contributions
27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Flexible Working patterns
Child care vouchers
Excellent training and development opportunities
NHS Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the roles and responsibilities of the post.