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Psychosocial Support Worker

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should understand personality disorders, maintain professional boundaries, and be willing to learn in a therapeutic community. Experience in 1:1 and group support is beneficial.
  • You will provide day-to-day care and therapeutic support, collaborate with patients and the multidisciplinary team, and help develop treatment plans for community reintegration.

Requirements

  • The nature of our service user’s personality difficulties can present daily challenges and therefore we expect those who wish to work in this environment to have some understanding of the nature of a personality disorder or be motivated to learn where you will be supported in this, and to carry an empathic approach to such interpersonal difficulties, whilst also maintaining professional boundaries.
  • The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of working with personality disorder patients within the forensic setting as well as the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway.
  • There are opportunities for the individual to develop their skills in 1:1 with patients in a therapeutic manner and skills in facilitating groups.
  • They will report to the Nurse in Charge of the ward and be a part of the nursing team although the ward is a psychological based ward working in a therapeutic community stance.

Responsibilities

  • This role integrates the provision of day to day care and therapeutic support, whilst providing the opportunity for individuals to be equally and actively involved in supporting the team by providing valuable insight into service users’ risks and progress on the ward, and where applicable supporting their transitions to the community.
  • The service aims to reduce and manage the risk in the least restrictive environment possible; reduce personality pathology and the associated suffering and distress; increase pro-social and adaptive behaviours in the areas of relationships, education and employment, and community integration; promote independence; and improve quality of life.
  • Waddon Ward aims to provide a safe environment, and works in collaboration with patients and other stakeholders (e.g. MAPPA, PCTs, Ministry of Justice) to develop treatment plans incorporating SMART goals that focus on patient care and gradual community re-integration or return to prison on completion of treatment.
  • The role of a Psycho-Social Support Worker is to work daily as part of the nursing team and the wider Multi-disciplinary team.
  • You will be working as a security nurse or response nurse day by day.
  • The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of working with personality disorder patients within the forensic setting as well as the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway.
  • There are opportunities for the individual to develop their skills in 1:1 with patients in a therapeutic manner and skills in facilitating groups.
  • They will report to the Nurse in Charge of the ward and be a part of the nursing team although the ward is a psychological based ward working in a therapeutic community stance.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Psychosocial Support Worker?

The primary role of a Psychosocial Support Worker is to provide day-to-day care and therapeutic support to service users, while actively involving them in their own treatment and progress on the ward.

What types of challenges might I encounter in this position?

You may encounter challenges related to the nature of our service users' personality difficulties, which require an understanding of personality disorders and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while being empathetic.

What qualifications or understanding should I have to apply for this role?

Candidates should have an understanding of personality disorders, or be motivated to learn about them, and must carry an empathic approach to interpersonal difficulties.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will report to the Nurse in Charge of the ward and be a part of the nursing team.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities available to develop skills in working with personality disorder patients and facilitating therapeutic groups, as well as career development programs like mentoring and coaching.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect to work in a therapeutic community on a psychological based ward focused on patient care and gradual community reintegration or return to prison upon completion of treatment.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, flexible working options such as part-time working and job sharing are supported to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What kind of benefits does the organization offer?

The organization offers generous pay, pensions, leave, career development opportunities, keyworker housing, NHS discounts, and wellbeing services among others.

Can I access counselling services as part of my benefits?

Yes, counselling services are included as part of the benefits package for staff.

Who can I contact for more information about this role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Fiona Brennan, General Manager at Fiona.Brennan@slam.nhs.uk or telephone 02032288483.

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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.