Senior Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity - Lincoln
Job overview
The Primary Care Network Mental Health Team (PCNMHT) is a developing service which comprises of five pathways. The aim of the team is to bridge the gap between primary and secondary mental health care: providing accessible primary care level mental health interventions to the population of North Lincolnshire.
The North Lincolnshire PCNMHT are committed to establishing our service within the wider Primary Care Networks and have colleagues embedded in GP surgeries. Expanding this is the focus of our service. We welcome applicants who feel they have the drive, skills and expertise to continue this further development.
If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to join our team as Senior Support Worker.
We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised mental health professional to provide high quality healthcare support under the direction of the Nursing team and Allied Health Professionals for patients within a primary care setting.
The role of a Senior Support Worker within the PCNHMT will require skills in physical health, performing physical observations and physical health checks, as well as skills and experience in working with adults experiencing mental health problems.
The pathways are: Routine Pathway, Dementia Pathway and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Physical Health Check pathway, Medication Management Pathway and Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway. The role of a Senior Support Worker within the PCNMHT would involve working primarily in the SMI pathway completing physical health check ups.The role of senior support worker will include working across the pathways where needed and working as part of an integrated team to deliver interventions in line with the primary care model.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
[...]/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
[...]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
- NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting
- NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
- Previous experience of supervision of staff
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa