This Support Worker post sits in the Community Mental Health Team for Older People at Dorset HealthCare. The work centres on helping older adults with dementia, depression, anxiety, psychosis and other mental health conditions to stay independent and reach their own recovery goals, alongside nurses, social workers and psychiatrists. Much of it is out in the community, with visits to people's homes, care settings and inpatient units, and some travel across several localities. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Support older adults with functional and organic mental health conditions in the community
- Assist clinicians in carrying out care plans and recovery-focused interventions
- Visit service users at home, in community settings and on inpatient units
- Monitor mental health and wellbeing, reporting concerns or changes to the clinical team
- Build therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and families
- Promote independence, social inclusion and recovery
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and coordinate care
- Liaise with GPs, community services, voluntary groups, social care and other agencies
- Take part in risk assessment, safeguarding and risk management
- Keep accurate, timely records in line with Trust policy
- Work independently in the community, seeking guidance from the wider team when needed
- Work flexibly across Wimborne, Purbeck and, when needed, Ferndown and West Moors localities
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in health and social care
- Health or social care qualifications such as dementia awareness
Experience
- Experience of working with older people or within mental health services
- Experience of working with multiple professionals
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, person-centred approach to care
- Building positive therapeutic relationships
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a car with work use insurance
Other
- Good written language skills and evidence of using IT
- Commitment to supporting older adults experiencing mental illness
Nice to have
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
What’s offered
- Trust covers the cost of the enhanced DBS check
- Employability service offering application writing, interview skills and other employment support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
