Home Based Treatment Team Support Worker

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 6, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Manchester
Remote

Requirements

To demonstrate high-level communication
To utilise highly developed interpersonal skills including specific skills to facilitate communication when there are barriers to understanding e.g. sensory or cognitive impairment or in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive situation.
To establish and maintain robust communication networks with clients, carers, and other health care workers as well as external agencies.
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
To encourage and support clients to collaborate in their treatment programme and recovery.
To encourage self-help as much as possible, promoting the maintenance of skills and independence in clients
To support health promotion and act in a consultative role/advisor to other community services/agencies and personnel in relation to individual clients and their mental health issues.
To undertake planned interventions and feedback outcomes to MDT

Responsibilities

- The post holder will work as part of the South Manchester Home Based Treatment Team, to undertake allocated duties within the team, you will work alongside mental health practitioners, supporting patients, families and carers in their own home and also supporting patients who are on the community waiters and supported discharge pathway from the wards ensuring the highest possible standard of care in accordance with the policies and procedures.
- The post holder will provide Support and Time to an allocated group of service users and promote their Recovery.
- They will assist the Multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans.
- The purpose of this post is to work as part of a team focusing on the direct needs of service users working across boundaries of care and organisations to promote social inclusion and promote active participation in an individualised recovery plan using the agreed set of Team values and skills to underpin their day-to-day work.
- Service users will have individualised care plans.
- To demonstrate high–level communication.
- To utilise highly developed interpersonal skills including specific skills to facilitate communication when there are barriers to understanding e.g. sensory or cognitive impairment or in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive situation.
- To establish and maintain robust communication networks with clients, carers, and other health care workers as well as external agencies.
- To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- To encourage and support clients to collaborate in their treatment programme and recovery.
- To encourage self-help as much as possible, promoting the maintenance of skills and independence in clients.
- To support health promotion and act in a consultative role/advisor to other community services/agencies and personnel in relation to individual clients and their mental health issues.
- To undertake planned interventions and feedback outcomes to MDT.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Home Based Treatment Team Support Worker?

The primary role is to support patients, families, and carers in their own homes, promote recovery, and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans.

What qualifications are required for this position?

While specific qualifications are not mentioned in the job description, relevant experience in mental health care or support work is generally expected.

What types of patients will I be working with?

You will be working with service users who are on the community waiting list and those supported for discharge from wards, focusing on their individual care plans and recovery needs.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust encourages staff to learn and develop their skills and promotes the generation of new ideas to improve care for service users.

What qualities are important for a Home Based Treatment Team Support Worker?

Important qualities include high-level communication skills, developed interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a team, and a commitment to promoting recovery and independence in clients.

Will I work alone or as part of a team?

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other health care workers and agencies to provide the best care for service users.

How do I communicate effectively with clients who have barriers to understanding?

You will need to utilize highly developed interpersonal skills and specific techniques to facilitate communication in situations where there are sensory or cognitive impairments or when emotions are running high.

What support will I provide to service users?

You will encourage and support clients to actively participate in their treatment programs and recovery, facilitate self-help and independence, and undertake planned interventions based on their care plans.

Is there a contact person for more information about the job?

Yes, you can contact Matthew Donnarumma, Senior Practitioner, at matthew.donnarumma@gmmh.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01612710278 for further details or informal visits.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide life-changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services.

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2017

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Mission & Purpose

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care that enhances the quality of life for individuals and their families. They focus on supporting mental wellbeing through comprehensive, patient-centered services and innovative treatments tailored to meet the needs of their diverse community.