About this role
Job summary
We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team on a 12-month maternity cover.
This is a rewarding role where you'll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to help people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, or at risk of developing psychosis, on their recovery journey.
You'll provide practical and emotional support, working 1:1 and in groups, helping people build confidence, connect with their community, and achieve goals that matter to them.
We're looking for someone who is:
Kind, reliable and able to build strong relationships Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Passionate about recovery-focused, person-centred care Experience in mental health or care settings is helpful, but we're equally interested in values, attitude, and willingness to learn.
Come and be part of a team that makes a real difference, every day.
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. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Main duties of the job
Monitor health needs through observations and report changes to care co-ordinator so that the care plan and/or risk plan can be kept fully up to date. Be aware of fluctuations in needs. Monitor basic health e.g. diet, hygiene and sleep and assist in addressing identified needs Work with service users and their carers to achieve the objectives of the care plan. Encourage social/physical activities as appropriate to the service users' needs. 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 description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience. Experience of working with clients with substance misuse issues xperience of working with clients who have social needs and sound working knowledge of the various agencies, such as housing and benefits
Desirable
Training to Level 2 in Safeguarding Children & Young People: roles an competencies for Health Care Staff
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Working with clients with a range of vulnerabilities, mental health, substance misuse, learning disability Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex information that the service user and care co-ordinator will share with them. Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings
Desirable
Experience working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Care House
Beacon Technology Park, Dunmere Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)