Healthcare Support Worker
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom · Part Time
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- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applications are welcomed from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Job description
About the Role
An exciting part-time opportunity is available for a dedicated and skilled Healthcare Support Worker to join the busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults. This role is based in Barrow-In-Furness, England, serving the Furness Peninsula. The team works with individuals experiencing complex mental health needs and dementia, as well as their carers. You will be part of an established multi-disciplinary team, providing care in patients' homes and care homes. The Trust values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in mental health or learning disability services. Flexible working patterns, such as term time, part-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time, are supported.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery of care pathways for individuals with dementia and older adults facing mental health challenges.
- Execute a variety of therapeutic activities and interventions, as assigned by a Community Mental Health Practitioner, to address the direct needs of service users and their carers in community or other settings.
- Provide one-on-one support and dedicated time to an allocated group of service users and their carers to foster their recovery and support their continued living in the community.
- Conduct evidence-based assessments under the supervision of a Community Mental Health Practitioner to aid in care assessment and delivery.
- Support the Community Mental Health Practitioner in implementing agreed care plans, monitoring patient progress, and delivering specific interventions.
- Assist the Community Mental Health Practitioner in monitoring the physical health of service users.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to working with older adults with mental health needs.
- Ability to travel independently to various locations, including patients' homes and care homes.
- Proficiency in recording patient information accurately according to Trust policies.
Perks
- Robust clinical and managerial supervision provided for professional development.
- Support for flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Additional Information
This is a part-time position and is not eligible for sponsorship. The role requires independent travel within the community.