About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Support Worker to join the Forensic Psychiatry Community Service on a full-time, permanent basis.
This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex mental health needs across Cambridgeshire. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide ongoing support, therapeutic interventions, practical assistance, and problem-solving to service users under the supervision of a senior team member.
The Community Forensic Service delivers a 7-day-a-week service, supporting individuals in their recovery journey while promoting wellbeing, independence, and effective risk management within the community. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously while building meaningful relationships with service users.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, motivated, and compassionate individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with service users and the multi disciplinary team in an enthusiastic and conscientious way to ensure the delivery of high quality recovery focused care and support.
The role will require a real desire and ability to engage with service users in a confident, compassionate and non-judgemental manner, with a primary focus of enabling recovery, well-being and independence.
The service works with adults with diagnoses of mental health conditions and/or learning disability who present with a risk of significant harm to others, to achieve optimal management of risk and minimize re-offending. The service adopts a compassionate and trauma informed approach to promote relapse prevention and recovery, so enabling individuals to realise their full potential and support them to continue to live and build meaningful lives in the community.
You will be joining an experienced team of professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers, administrators) who all share a passion and drive for delivering high quality care and treatment to service users with Forensic histories.
The service runs 7 days a week (8am till 8pm), excluding bank holidays, and will include shift work on a rotational basis.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To support the users of the Forensic Psychiatry service with a range of practical, health and social issues.
Implement and maintain psychological and occupational therapy interventions under the guidance of qualified clinicians, monitoring progress and providing feedback to support positive outcomes for service users.
Work with service users in a variety of settings to facilitate access and engagement in a range of community based activities.
Develop positive, trusting relationships with service users while maintaining clear, appropriate, and professional boundaries.
Help users gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights.
Help to identify early signs of relapse by monitoring users progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the individuals care.
To attend meetings internal and external to the Trust when deemed appropriate by the senior clinician involved or team manager.
Maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users case notes as necessary.
Attend and participate in team/care plan review meetings as appropriate.
Develop good working relationships with other organisations that are able to help individuals achieve their goals, including colleges, schools, other training providers and voluntary agencies, the inpatient units and community services.
Managing and prioritising your own diary, workload, and time effectively to meet the needs of service users across the county.
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalent.
Desirable
Training in mental health or social care Willingness to undertake further training
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people in a mental health or social care setting Experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties and/or learning disability Experience of working in a team environment. Knowledge of interventions used within mental health settings
Desirable
Experience of working in the public/ third sector Experience of working with people in the Criminal Justice System
Physical Requirements Essential
Able to transport service users by car and travel with them on public transport Able to work evenings and weekends on a rotational basis depending on service demands Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good IT skills Good communication skills with a range of people in a range of settings Ability to form therapeutic relationships with clients and carers Ability to manage stress in a work environment Understanding of the principles of Recovery and safeguarding as related to mental health
Desirable
Knowledge of Mental Health Act Knowledge of benefits and employment services Knowledge of NHS record keeping systems Knowledge of local community resources
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address Community
CAMBRIDGE
CB21 5EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)