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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must provide practical and emotional support, develop daily living skills, engage in care planning, encourage activities, monitor mental state, and work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • You will provide practical and emotional support, assist with daily living skills, engage service users in activities, monitor mental state, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • Provide practical and emotional support to service users in their homes and community settings.
  • Assist service users to develop their daily living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and accessing local services.
  • Support care planning and recovery-focused interventions alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Encourage engagement in social, educational, and vocational activities.
  • Monitor service user mental state and escalate concerns as appropriate.
  • Promote independence, dignity, and choice in all aspects of care.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary community mental health team, contributing to team discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical and emotional support to service users in their homes and community settings.
  • Assist service users to develop their daily living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and accessing local services.
  • Support care planning and recovery-focused interventions alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Encourage engagement in social, educational, and vocational activities.
  • Monitor service user mental state and escalate concerns as appropriate.
  • Promote independence, dignity, and choice in all aspects of care.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary community mental health team, contributing to team discussions.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Community Support Worker in your team?

The primary role of a Community Support Worker is to provide practical and emotional support to adults living with mental health conditions, helping them achieve their recovery goals, maintain independence, and improve their overall wellbeing.

What qualifications or experience do I need to apply for this position?

While specific qualifications may vary, typically a background in social care, mental health, or related fields is preferred. Experience in providing support to individuals with mental health challenges is also advantageous.

Can I work part-time in this position?

Yes, we offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and job sharing.

What kind of training and career development opportunities are available?

We provide various career development programs such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership, and other talent initiatives to support your professional growth.

Are there any benefits offered to employees?

Yes, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous pay, pensions, leave, NHS discounts, keyworker housing, wellbeing events, and more.

How do I report concerns about a service user’s mental state?

As a Community Support Worker, you are expected to monitor service users' mental states and escalate any concerns as appropriate, discussing them with members of the multidisciplinary team.

Is there support available for staff wellbeing?

Yes, we offer various wellbeing initiatives including counselling services, wellbeing events, and access to resources to promote staff mental health and wellbeing.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Emma Hart, Team Leader, at Emma.Hart@slam.nhs.uk.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.