Job description
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
As a Health Care Support Worker you will to join the Resilience In Stressful Events (R.I.S.E.) Team / Community Forensic Mental Health Team (CFMHT), North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that aims to meet the unique needs of individuals experiencing mental disorder, distress or issues of mental health and who are referred via Court Liaison, Justice Services and other statutory agencies in Ayrshire. This team works across North, South and East Ayrshire.
You will work to a strengths based, person-centred approach and be supported in their personal development via clinical, managerial and operational supervision. Training will be provided to successful candidates to support the delivery of interventions as directed by the multi-disciplinary team. This role will provide you with an opportunity to work with people and in their local community to develop and embed new skills to improve wellbeing.
We are currently operating a blended model of on base, community and remote working in support of service delivery.
Full driving licence is required with access to a car.
Hours: 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
For further information please contact Marc Wallace, Team Lead Community Forensic Mental Health Service on 01294 322400 or Christine Breslin, Service Lead Occupational Therapist on 01294 322400.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.