Carer Support Worker

1 month ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team/ Community Mental Health Team where you will play a vital role with the support of Care Co-ordinators in supporting our carers, families and significant others to allow carers mental health and resilience to be optimised by providing information, advice, assessment and support for carers of people under EIT/CMHT . You will also promote provision for carers in line with current national and local objectives and policies.

Main duties of the job

As the Carer Support Worker you will be responsible for providing practical and emotional support for an allocated number of individual carers, following the individual carers assessment and needs and entitlement identified, and under the direction of the care coordinator.

You will support the completion of carer's assessments.

You will promote social inclusion through developing opportunities in areas such as participating in community based recreational or social activity.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of role and responsibility can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

oRecognised competency based level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care ( NVQ/QCF level 3, Level 3 Apprenticeship), or equivalent demonstrable experience, OR oWill undertake recognised competency based level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care once in post

Desirable

Ability and desire to obtain both underpinning knowledge and NVQ qualifications combined with a commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development. Training in mental health/social care. Carer awareness training

Experience

Essential

Experience of working (either paid or voluntary) on a one to one basis with carers of people with enduring mental health problems. Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a mental health/social care setting. Experience of assessing the needs of people. Have experience of liaising with a range of health & social care services.

Desirable

Experience of engaging in group work. Experience of assisting individuals experiencing emotional distress.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

Have an awareness of the rights of carers. Have basic knowledge of the range of mental health difficulties, treatments and interventions to underpin the role of the carer support worker. Have knowledge of carers assessments. Awareness of local support services available for carers. Have an understanding of equal opportunities legislation. Have an understanding of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding.

Desirable

Knowledge of the Care Act Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies and procedures for carers. Knowledge of benefits/employment systems. Understanding/knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis/Community Mental Health services

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with carer distress. Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including carers, service users, other professionals and external agencies. IT literate, including record keeping. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be aware of the limits of own competence and responsibilities and know when to liaise with others Be able to demonstrate initiative but consult with others when necessary. Be able to work autonomously with good organisational skills. To show commitment to one's own professional development. Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required. There is a requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton area and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role

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