Advanced Clinical Support Worker inThatcham inThatcham PUBLISHED
MON 11 NOV 2024
Candidates should possess a relevant degree and previous experience in mental health support. The role operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility, and involves working across various localities in the area. The successful applicant will play a critical role in empowering clients to reintegrate into education and employment while ensuring care is tailored to individual needs under the guidance of qualified professionals. The Trust values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, offering support and reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities.
The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 4 advanced clinical support worker to join their innovative and dynamic team.
The EIP team is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality. We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65.
We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. This post is based at Hill Croft House, Newbury, although you will be working across the 6 localities. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment.
We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with.
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To be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering care to clients under the EIP Service. They will support nursing staff and other members of the MDT in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of effective, evidenced based care, ensuring the care is holistic and that and standards of care are enhanced.
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To provide quality, care and support which enables clients to be supported with a recovery focus throughout their EIP journey, whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety.
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To contribute to the clinical management of designated service users, in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Supporting and working collaboratively with the clients care coordinator in reviewing and updating risk assessments and risk management and care-plans with clients and their carer's within their level of competency under the supervision of a registered professional.
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To take an active lead and promote recovery with the patient journey from referral to transfer of care to appropriate service/team/GP
About us
The must haves for this role:
- Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject
- Good general educational qualifications including English
- Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties
- Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rachel Francis, EIP Lead, on or email who will be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
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