An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mental health carers worker working within the adult community mental health team in Fareham.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a friendly, forward thinking team and provide support to carers and families of people with severe and enduring mental health needs that are under the CMHT.
The work is varied and interesting and there is a strong team approach ensuring good support for the successful applicant. The role requires lone working, use of initiative, safeguarding knowledge, a commitment to team working and carer empowerment.
You will receive regular supervision and support from the wider Trust. You will need knowledge of mental health problems and have some experience of working with carers or experience of being a carer.
Valid driving license and access to suitable vehicle for work purposes is essential.
For further information/discussion please contact team manager Cat King
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
The post holder will work with carers and family of patients and partner agencies to provide support services to carers of our patient group in the community.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.