Description
We are seeking an experienced Support Worker at Band 4 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Watford for our Community Adult Mental Health Team.
The role involves delivering practical and emotional support in a holistic manner, assisting with the assessment of needs and the provision of social care services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing support, dedicated time, and encouragement to service users, promoting their recovery and helping them maintain meaningful roles within the wider community
- Working closely with the FACT Clinical Lead to implement recovery-focused care plans for an allocated caseload of service users
- Assisting in developing plans that provide practical support to service users and their carers, helping to maintain dignity, independence, and an improved quality of life
- Maintaining accurate records as required by existing procedures
- Reporting regularly to care co-ordinators and appropriate key workers
The successful candidate will have:
- NVQ level 3 qualification or mental health certificate level 3 or agreement to undertake such training as soon as resources permit
- Basic written communication skills
- Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users
- Ability to provide practical support with daily living activities
- Three years experience of providing mental health services from within a team setting
- Car driving license (unless exempt due to disability)
We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary of £27,485 per annum pro rata, flexible working, and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture.
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.