Mental Health Support Worker

13 hours ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker

Job Summary:

This role is part of a key worker pilot designed in partnership with NHS England. The pilot is expanding its current age range up to 25 years old. We will continue to deliver a new way of supporting Children, Young People (CYP) and Young Adults up to the age of 25 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or a Learning Disability (LD) and their family/carers.

This role will enable Children, Young People (CYP) and Young Adults and their family/carers to get the right support at the right time and ensure local systems are responsive to meeting their needs in a holistic and joined-up way.

The pilot is part of the NHS Long Term Plan which aspires for all CYP with ASD, LD or both, in an inpatient setting, to have a named keyworker by 2024. Devon is one of 13 national key working pilot sites implementing this strategic role.

This role will work across education, health, and social care to enable whole system change and embed principles of transforming care and SEND reforms to improve the experience of CYP and Young Adults and families/carers.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Main Duties of the Job:

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the health & wellbeing of children, young people, young adults, and their families/carers with a range of mental health difficulties. This will be achieved by:

  • Active involvement in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate mental health services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Implementing specific assessment, review, and care packages to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways.
  • Providing evidence-based advice and consultancy to young people, family members/carers within standard protocols.
  • Organising and managing a defined caseload under distant guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate.
About Us:

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible, and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support, and empower each other.

We are committed to involving the people we care for, families, and carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place, and at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead healthy, independent lives, and be the very best at helping people to live well.

Valuing our employees, making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:

  • Protected CPD time for registered staff.
  • Variety of development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff.
  • Leadership & mentoring programmes.
  • Access & funding for training, including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training.
  • A Robust Preceptorship.
  • A bespoke induction programme.
  • Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is part of a key worker pilot designed in partnership with NHS England, expanding its current age range up to 25 years old. We will continue to deliver a new way of supporting Children, Young People (CYP) and Young Adults up to the age of 25 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or a Learning Disability (LD) and their...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is part of a key worker pilot designed in partnership with NHS England, expanding its current age range up to 25 years old. We will continue to deliver a new way of supporting Children, Young People (CYP) and Young Adults up to the age of 25 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or a Learning Disability (LD) and their...

  • Peer Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide peer support and practical assistance to service users and their carers to...

  • Peer Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide peer support and practical assistance to service users and their carers to...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to children, young people, and their families.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional support and guidance to individuals and...

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to children, young people, and their families.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional support and guidance to individuals and...

  • Peer Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job SummaryLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our Discharge Mental Health Team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities.Main Duties and...

  • Peer Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job SummaryLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our Discharge Mental Health Team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities.Main Duties and...

  • Discharge Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and empathetic Discharge Support Worker to join our team at Livewell Southwest. As a Discharge Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and maintain their independence in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesWork as part of a...

  • Discharge Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and empathetic Discharge Support Worker to join our team at Livewell Southwest. As a Discharge Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and maintain their independence in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesWork as part of a...

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Livewell Southwest. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to children, young people, and their families.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional support and guidance to individuals...

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Livewell Southwest. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to children, young people, and their families.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional support and guidance to individuals...

  • Discharge Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and empathetic individual to join our Discharge Support Team as a Discharge Support Worker. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and successfully transition back into their community.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Discharge Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and empathetic individual to join our Discharge Support Team as a Discharge Support Worker. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and successfully transition back into their community.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • Discharge Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job DescriptionJob SummaryLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Discharge Support Worker - Mental Health Services. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and successfully transition...

  • Peer Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job SummaryLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our Discharge Mental Health Team. As a valued member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities.Main Duties and...

  • Peer Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job SummaryLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our Discharge Mental Health Team. As a valued member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities.Main Duties and...

  • Mental Health Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About Livewell SouthwestWe are a leading social enterprise providing integrated health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. Our mission is to support individuals with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Learning Disabilities (LD), to lead healthy and independent lives.Job SummaryThis role...

  • Mental Health Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    About Livewell SouthwestWe are a leading social enterprise providing integrated health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. Our mission is to support individuals with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Learning Disabilities (LD), to lead healthy and independent lives.Job SummaryThis role...

  • Discharge Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

    Job DescriptionJob SummaryLivewell Southwest is seeking a highly motivated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Discharge Support Worker - Mental Health Services. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and successfully transition...