Community Support Worker - Intensive Assertive Team
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Community Mental Health Services in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have recently received extra investment to enable the development of an Intensive Assertive team to work alongside our CMHT's to provide an assertive model of care for those experiencing complex psychosis
This post is for a Community Support worker who will work with people who have a diagnosis of Psychosis along side other health and social complexities.
This post is for the Mid Locality.
The IAT team currently consist of Clinical leads, RMN's, OT and Social work roles, the team work alongside the local CMHT's
The Support Workers will work under the supervision of the other team members to provide holistic care, treatment and support to those who have traditionally been difficult to engage in Mental Health services. Experience of working with people with enduring mental health disorders, along with the ability to work in partnership with family members and VCSE /third sector services in the community is essential for these roles.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our qualified staff to deliver specific targeted interventions for people living with complex psychosis
The post holder will be supervised by a member of qualified staff.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience. Must be willing to undertake relevant training
Desirable
- Anxiety management
- A basic understanding of current National Guidelines and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the effects of mental health or learning disability issues on service users.
About the employer
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.