social worker Shrewsbury, England
Job description
The post holder will be responsible for working in the mental health service pathway, with the flexibility of working across pathways, dependent on skill and service need.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing a range related mental
health difficulties.
Provide person centred and dignified care and provide choice in activities that meet individual preferences whilst ensuring individual safety and security .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker's to join the Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury.
We provide facilities to support both older adults and working age adults with a range of mental health needs and we are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to work within our service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Our working environment can be challenging, but with support from our dedicated team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.
With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patient’s experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.
If you join us you will benefit from all of the above, as well as excellent support from your manager and colleagues and you’ll have opportunities to access specialist training in line with your professional development.
The trust does not provide sponsorship for band 2 positions.
If you would like further information please contact Hayley Dean (pine ward manager) 01743 210000
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- “In our Gift” providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
- Ensure the delivery of high quality care through and demonstrate high personal standards in clinical practice.
- To ensure care is provided in line with the associated NICE Guidance and other relevant documentation and that there is knowledge of national, regional and local drivers underpinning service delivery including the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007) regulations & the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
- See service users as appropriate, to carry out agreed interventions under the supervision and guidance of the lead professional.
- Work with multi-disciplinary team registered nurses to meet the daily living needs of service users
- To participate where appropriate in robust risk assessments and risk management plans under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team and support the team to practice positive risk taking where appropriate to improve quality of life, well-being and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need and to maximise an individual’s abilities.
- Accurately undertake and record patient observations, under the guidance of a registered nurse.
