Senior Support Worker inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
SUN 5 JAN 2025
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust rDYcspZ6
Opportunity to work with adults with complex mental health needs, making a significant impact on their rehabilitation.
Access to a comprehensive training program to develop skills and enhance career growth.
Generous annual leave allowance, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Flexible working requests are considered, allowing for adaptability in scheduling.
Full set of IT equipment provided, facilitating effective communication and documentation.
Access to a trust gym, promoting personal health and wellbeing.
Engagement in a supportive team environment focused on 'perfect care' and collaborative service design.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Senior Support Worker to join their new Community Enhanced Rehabilitation team in Huyton, Liverpool. The ideal candidate will have a passion for rehabilitation and experience working with adults facing complex mental health challenges. The role involves working Monday to Friday, 9-5, and includes responsibilities such as assessing rehabilitation needs, developing care plans, advocating for service users, and engaging them in recovery-oriented activities.
Successful applicants will be provided with comprehensive training and resources, including generous annual leave and access to a trust gym. The position requires close collaboration with care coordinators and various agencies to manage clinical risks and enhance the support offered to service users and their families. Mersey Care emphasises a commitment to high-quality care, staff development, and the transformation of service delivery to improve outcomes for those in their care.
Successful applicants will be provided with comprehensive training and resources, including generous annual leave and access to a trust gym. The position requires close collaboration with care coordinators and various agencies to manage clinical risks and enhance the support offered to service users and their families. Mersey Care emphasises a commitment to high-quality care, staff development, and the transformation of service delivery to improve outcomes for those in their care.
A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Support Workers to join our new Community Enhanced Rehabilitation team . We are looking for post holders who are passionate about rehabilitation, keen to make a difference, highly motivated, enthusiastic and have experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs
The successful candidates will be offered a breadth of opportunities to develop your skills and all additional training will be provided.
This position requires you to work 9-5 Monday to Friday with the ability to travel around in a timely. You will be based at our Yew Tree in Huyton (although this may be subject to change) As a Merseycare employee, you will receive a generous annual leave allowance, a full set of IT equipment, access to a trust gym and opportunities for further training.
To work with adults in the community who have identified rehabilitation needs
To assist the Care co-ordinators in the assessment of needs including mental health.
To develop and implement Care Plans and safety plans in collaboration with the service users and family.
To act as an advocate for the service users and family.
To engage supportively with the service users.
To provide appropriate psychoeducation and information to service users and families and carers to promote coping skills.
To assist service users in accessing appropriate social, recreational and occupational activities which will aid recovery.
To be aware of any clinical risk and to liaise closely with service users MH/Care Co-ordinator and multiagency as appropriate.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Storey Job title: Operational Services Manager Email address:
The successful candidates will be offered a breadth of opportunities to develop your skills and all additional training will be provided.
This position requires you to work 9-5 Monday to Friday with the ability to travel around in a timely. You will be based at our Yew Tree in Huyton (although this may be subject to change) As a Merseycare employee, you will receive a generous annual leave allowance, a full set of IT equipment, access to a trust gym and opportunities for further training.
To work with adults in the community who have identified rehabilitation needs
To assist the Care co-ordinators in the assessment of needs including mental health.
To develop and implement Care Plans and safety plans in collaboration with the service users and family.
To act as an advocate for the service users and family.
To engage supportively with the service users.
To provide appropriate psychoeducation and information to service users and families and carers to promote coping skills.
To assist service users in accessing appropriate social, recreational and occupational activities which will aid recovery.
To be aware of any clinical risk and to liaise closely with service users MH/Care Co-ordinator and multiagency as appropriate.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Storey Job title: Operational Services Manager Email address:
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Working as a Senior Support Worker in the UK requires a combination of interpersonal, practical, and organizational skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically expected:
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Clearly conveying information to clients, families, and team members is crucial. This includes both verbal and written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and addressing the emotional and psychological needs of clients, particularly those who may be vulnerable or experiencing difficulties.
3. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, support workers, and agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Practical Skills
4. Personal Care Skills: Assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
5. Crisis Management: Ability to remain calm and make decisions in emergency situations.
6. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding health and safety regulations related to the care environment and ensuring a safe setting for clients.
Organizational Skills
7. Time Management: Effectively managing time to attend to multiple clients and ensuring that all care plans are implemented.
8. Record Keeping: Accurately documenting client progress, incidents, and communications as required by care regulations.
Leadership Skills
9. Supervisory Skills: Leading and mentoring junior staff, offering guidance, and conducting performance reviews.
10. Conflict Resolution: Handling conflicts or issues that arise within the team or with clients, finding resolution through negotiation and effective communication.
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11. Qualifications: Typically, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is required. For senior roles, a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care may be preferred.
12. Understanding of Care Standards: Familiarity with legislation, policies, and best practices in social and health care, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
13. Specialized Knowledge: Depending on the role, knowledge in areas such as mental health, learning disabilities, or elderly care may be needed.
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14. Training in Relevant Areas: Ongoing training in first aid, safeguarding, health and safety, and specific conditions related to the client group.
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