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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
About
Within our trust we are privileged to work with over 12,500 colleagues who deliver or support our patient services. From therapists to nurses, doctors, researchers, scientists, porters, cleaners, kitchen staff, accountants, those who teach, and the receptionists who welcome our patients, the contribution of all of our colleagues is invaluable.
As one of the largest trusts in the south west, taking a joined-up approach to providing clinical, acute hospital, community health, mental health, learning disability and dental care services. It is what makes the trust an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work and build a progressive career.
Community Support Worker, Assertive Outreach Team
Closed for applications on: 27-Sept-2023 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 27-Sept-2023 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Glanville House
- Address
- Church Street
- Town
- Bridgwater
- Postcode
- TA6 5AT
- Major / Minor Region
- Somerset
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Current postholder works Wed, Thur, Fri 9-5. This can be reviewed but Friday's need to be covered.)
Salary
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Community Mental Health - Assertive Outreach Team
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) in Bridgwater are inviting applications for a Community Support Worker to join our close knit multidisciplinary service.
This is a great opportunity for you to work in a growing Assertive Outreach Service in Somerset.
The team provides mental health support to individuals with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties in the Bridgwater area.
The Assertive Outreach Service focuses on supporting individuals who historically have struggled to engage with standard community mental health care and are at high risk of relapsing or admission into inpatient services.
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You'll be working with individuals in the community within a shared caseload with the support of the rest of the team. You will also have a key role in supporting other members of the team in the development and delivery of mental health care in the community.
Provide support with daily living; “living ordinary lives” by agreeing a support action plan with service users. This plan is based on support identified by the care co-ordinator in the care plan.
The team are committed to a recovery approach and have the ability to be flexible to support each other.
Access to own private transport and willing to transport patients as required.
Working for our organisation
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust endeavours to provide development opportunities for those looking to develop a career in the NHS, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
- Multicultural Network
- Women’s Network
- Armed Forces’ Network
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
- Autistic Colleague Network
As an organisation the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.
Somerset is a rural community served by several Community Hospital sites in addition to Musgrove Park Hospital which is only a short walk from the centre of Taunton. Local to two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than 1hr from celebrated secluded beaches of Devon and Dorset. With award-winning schools & rolling countryside it's no surprise that Somerset is the choice for those in search of the perfect work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work within the AOT ensuring that care co-ordinators are provided with updates for an allocated number of individual service users who include both in-patients and those taken on by the team. This will include attending and actively participating in training sessions, team/care plan review meetings and supervision as appropriate.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Supervisor/Line Manager
- Service Users/Patients
- Carers
- Medical staff
- AHP Colleagues
- Inpatient Staff
- CMHT Staff
- Crisis Staff
- Administrative Staff
- Neighbourhood Teams
- Voluntary and Community Service
- Adult Social Care
Please view Job Description for full responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ3 or equivalent Apprenticeship Standard or willing to undertake full training to achieve this standard
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people in a caring situation
- Experience of working in a community setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in caring for people with a severe mental illness
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- A good team player
- Good verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Good written communication skills
Other
Essential criteria
- A full current driving licence
- Access to own private transport and willing to transport patinets as required
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Rainforth
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Telephone number
- 01278 720220
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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