£24,937 to £26,598 a year salary
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Liz Fox
elizabethfox1@nhs.net
01752435050
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You will be supporting registered members of the team in delivering biopsychosocial interventions under the PCF framework. This role is an integral part in the developing recovery programme that is being devised by the team. The role is diverse, and no one day is the same.
Main duties of the job
The role is an integral part of the multi disciplinary team that consists of Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Community mental health nurses, Occupational therapists, substance use practitioner, social inclusion worker, assistant practitioners and support workers.
The team are implement a recovery programme, the support workers will play an important part in this programme, working under direction of the OTs, taking the lead on groups, co facilitating recovery programmes /groups with other Professionals, service users, and working autonomously at times.
You will hold a reduced caseload, any interventions will be planned in conjunction with the key worker, you will be part of the care planning process, assessment of risk, assessment of safeguarding and maintaining accurate recording and reporting any concerns to the MDT.
You will be given the appropriate training and any additional training can be identified as part of line management supervision.
You will be working with individuals with complex needs, the candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to confidently liaise with other Professionals, and have the ability to manage stress appropriately. You will be invited to reflect on your practice with the team psychologist and participate in caseload formulation sessions with the MDT.
About Livewell Southwest
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees’ development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.