Associate Mental Health Worker

Working across Bromley and Greenwich Community Mental Health Services, this recruitment campaign offers opportunities within several Community Mental Health Teams across both boroughs. Successful applicants will be assigned to a specific team and locality base upon appointment, dependent on service requirements and vacancy availability.

The Associate Mental Health Worker is a key member of the Community Mental Health Team, providing direct support to service users with complex mental health needs.

Working under the supervision of registered practitioners, the post holder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting recovery, independence and social inclusion.

The role involves working collaboratively with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues across community mental health services.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred mental health care within the community.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management and recovery-focused interventions.
• Monitor and report on service users' mental and physical wellbeing.
• Undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks under the supervision of registered practitioners.
• Promote independence, social inclusion and engagement with local services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust policy and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and with partner agencies to support positive outcomes for service users.

Job responsibilities

• Manage a delegated caseload and provide practical and therapeutic support to service users with mental health needs.
• Assist with assessment, care planning, implementation and review of care packages.
• Deliver recovery-focused interventions and support service users to achieve agreed goals.
• Identify and report changes in mental state, risk or wellbeing to registered practitioners.
• Provide support to service users in clinic, community and home environments as required.
• Promote physical health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
• Support carers and families, providing information and signposting where appropriate.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Trust electronic record systems.
• Participate in supervision, mandatory training and continuous professional development.
• Adhere to Trust policies, safeguarding procedures, confidentiality requirements and health and safety standards at all times.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, HNC/HND, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Minimum two years' experience working as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (or equivalent) within a mental health setting, such as Community Mental Health, Acute, or Forensic Services

Experience

• Experience in a health or social care setting
• Experience of liaising with other agencies

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to assess situations, use initiative, remain calm under pressure, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.