Community Services Senior Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Community Adolescent Senior Support Worker

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Adolescent Senior Support Worker to join our team at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with acute mental health problems in their homes.

The Closer2Home service operates across Dorset, including Poole and Bournemouth BCP, and provides an alternative to Tier 4 admission and facilitates supported discharges from hospital. As a Community Adolescent Senior Support Worker, you will work closely with our team to deliver a specialist service that helps young people remain at home and receive the support they need.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Undertake a range of delegated clinical duties in a community mental health setting, involving direct and indirect care to patients under minimal supervision.
  • Develop a broad underpinning knowledge base at intermediate level and have the ability to evaluate information and communicate with a range of professionals.
  • Work autonomously in supporting patients, with support from a career development pathway.
Requirements:
  • Educated to diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Care and equivalent.
  • Maths / English Level 2 or equivalent (GCSE C / 4 or above).
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social policy, health sciences) at 2:2 or above.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity.
  • Experience working in the community with Mental Health.
  • Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing.
  • Experience running groups/activities.
  • Experience working as part of a team.
  • Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties.
Working with Us:

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note that 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.

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