About this role
Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please read the job description before applying.
North Shropshire Community Mental Health Team is recruiting a Band 3 community mental health support worker.In the role you will work in an adult community mental health service, delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families. You will be working with an identified caseload with access to regular and robust supervision.
You will be delivering supportive interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
You will work in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and will provide interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and / or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical pathway.
You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the key worker deliver interventions with an allocated group of service users with severe and enduring mental health needs.
The interventions will be focussed on assisting the person to identify and achieve their agreed goals of Recovery and help a person explore their barriers to receiving care and looking at creative ways to overcome these barriers.
These will include interventions related to engaging in meaningful occupation, accessing employment, assessing and promoting physical health, social inclusion, activities of daily living and mental health promotion.
The post holder will also be involved in supporting the service user to complete appropriate outcome measure tools and participate in reviews of the service user's care and effectiveness of the interventions provided.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Advanced Apprenticeship in (Mental) health and Social Care or NVQ in Mental Health and Social Care Health social care qualification at least equivalent to the above that equips the person with the necessary knowledge, skill and competence listed in the job description
Desirable
Evidence of Mental Health qualifications & related work experience in related field.
evidenced experience Essential
nowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion. xperience of working with people with complex Mental Health Needs in a community or inpatient setting.
Desirable
Experience of working with people with Psychosis or substance misuse
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 details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address North shropshire CMHS
71 Salop Road
Oswestry
SY11 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)