Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Community Support Worker - Intensive Assertive Team
The closing date is 17 December 2025
Community Mental Health Services in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have recently received extra investment to enable the development of an Intensive Assertive team to work alongside our CMHTs to provide an assertive model of care for those experiencing complex psychosis.
This post is for a Community Support worker who will work with people who have a diagnosis of Psychosis alongside other health and social complexities.
There are 3 posts available: 1 in the East of the county, 1 in the mid and 1 in the West.
The IAT team currently consist of Clinical leads, RMNs, OT and Social work roles. The team works alongside the local CMHTs.
The Support Workers will work under the supervision of the other team members to provide holistic care, treatment and support to those who have traditionally been difficult to engage in Mental Health services. Experience of working with people with enduring mental health disorders, along with the ability to work in partnership with family members and VCSE /third sector services in the community is essential for these roles.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our qualified staff to deliver specific targeted interventions for people living with complex psychosis.
The post holder will be supervised by a member of qualified staff.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
* A basic understanding of current National Guidelines and Mental Health Act/Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
Experience
* Experience working with individuals living with complex psychosis
* Previous knowledge and experience working with individuals with complex mental health or social needs
* Experience in community-based roles or visiting service users in their homes
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.
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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