Community Support Worker

4 days ago


Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Community Support Worker to join our team at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. As a Community Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs in their own homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Communication and Support
    • Communicate effectively with individuals, taking into account any communication difficulties they may have.
    • Provide emotional support, advice, and information to individuals, carers, and families.
    • Signpost individuals to other services and support networks.
  • Community Engagement
    • Work with individuals, carers, and families to achieve the objectives of their care plan.
    • Encourage social and physical activities as identified within the care plan.
    • Promote independence and recovery.
  • Collaboration and Partnership
    • Foster and maintain good working relationships with community teams, health and social care workers, and inpatient services.
    • Share information with GPs, carers, and other agencies to ensure seamless care.
  • Record Keeping and Reporting
    • Maintain accurate and timely records of all activity.
    • Report any changes in an individual's presentation to the care coordinator or appropriate professional.
Requirements
  • Essential
    • Awareness of safeguarding principles.
    • IT skills.
    • Previous employment or experience working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services.
  • Desirable
    • Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.
    • Previous care experience with people who have mental health difficulties.
About Us

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is a leading provider of mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing, and we strive to deliver high-quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families, and carers in everything we do. Our values include showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity, and compassion.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities.


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