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Mental Health Crisis Intervention Health Care Support Worker

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Kingston upon Hull

AI generated summary

  • You need a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, knowledge of mental health issues, IT skills, experience in health services, strong communication, and organizational skills.
  • You will support care under supervision, implement clinical tasks, document observations, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and engage in reflective practice and training for patient recovery.

Requirements

  • Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of mental health or learning disability issues including mental health legislation, medication management
  • Standard IT skills
  • Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
  • Desirable criteria
  • Willingness to undertake further academic development
  • Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of working within physical or mental health services
  • Essential criteria
  • Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • A team player
  • Desirable criteria
  • Mandatory training for the management of violence and aggression

Responsibilities

  • You will be carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a registered clinician and participate in the development and implementation of high quality care.
  • You will have a flexible approach to mental health care which will enable you to establish the best possible ways to care for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You will be working strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols to promote positive mental/physical/nutritional health with patients.
  • You will implement clinical tasks in care packages/care plans, document observations and actions as directed by a registered healthcare professional.
  • You will participate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of care and to change the patients recovery.
  • You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice and training on a regular basis.

FAQs

What is the main role of a Mental Health Crisis Intervention Health Care Support Worker?

The main role is to provide crisis and acute care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties in the community, under the supervision of a registered clinician.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience is required, along with a working knowledge of mental health issues and standard IT skills.

Is prior experience in mental health services necessary?

Yes, demonstrable experience working within physical or mental health services is essential for this role.

What skills are important for this job?

Effective inter-personal communication skills, good organisational skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential for success in this role.

Are there opportunities for further academic development?

Yes, a willingness to undertake further academic development is desirable for applicants.

What kind of support can I expect when working for this organisation?

The organisation offers a supportive environment with regular supervision, reflective practice, and comprehensive training to ensure staff development.

Does the role involve working with a multi-disciplinary team?

Yes, the Health Care Support Worker will participate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of care aimed at changing the patient's recovery.

What benefits does the organisation offer?

The organisation offers a unique range of benefits, including enhanced leave packages, health and wellbeing support, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Are applications encouraged from all backgrounds?

Yes, the organisation recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality while challenging discrimination, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds.

What is the work pattern for this role?

The work pattern is flexible, and the organisation is open to discussing working arrangements that differ from those advertised to accommodate individual needs.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Caring, Learning & Growing Together.

Science & Healthcare
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Mission & Purpose

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of mental health, learning disability, community and addictions services to people from Hull and the East Riding, a population of almost 600,000. The Trust also provide forensic services to patients from the wider Yorkshire and Humber area and employs approximately 3000 staff in locations across 70 sites. As a Teaching Trust, we work closely with our major academic partners, Hull York Medical School and Hull University, nurturing a workforce of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals.