Health Care Support Worker-Community Mental Health Team Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Friday 0900hrs-1700hrs
As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post holder will work in partnership, demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team.
In particular the post holder will be responsible for contributing to the care and support of people who are referred to our service.
The post holder will provide care and support as part of an agreed care plan which involves the use of strength based recovery focused approach to care that proactively includes the person and carer to optimise self-management. The post holder will have to undertake duties without the direct supervision of their supervisor which includes working in partnership with patients, carers and other professional parties in line with the Legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.This will involve working in a variety of home/near home community environments.
Participation in regular caseload line management supervision and clinical supervision are critical aspects of the role of Health Care Support Worker.
The post holder will be expected to communicate and liaise regularly with a wide range of professions and departments both internally and externally.
Examples are Patients, Carers and/or their representatives Line Managers and all other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
HSCP: Health and Social Care Interface Services.
Informal contact: Gail McSeveney, 0141 232 6660, [email protected]
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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