Physical Health Support Worker
The closing date is 17 June 2026
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people living with SMI within primary and secondary services, supporting them in accessing the appropriate level of care.
We offer a high-quality training programme covering core mental health awareness, physical health promotion and behaviour change for people living with SMI. You will have protected time to access relevant training and appropriate supervision & reflective practice, as well as access to multidisciplinary team structures as part of continued development.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold a valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the existing teams in Primary and Secondary care to enhance the provision by providing comprehensive physical health assessments (in both clinic and home settings), signposting individuals to services to improve their physical health and setting goals with individuals to help improve their physical health. You will work closely with Christchurch and Bournemouth East Community Mental Health Team but embedded within Primary Care GP surgeries to provide the physical health care needs for people within primary and secondary care services.
You will work with individuals and relevant staff through the process to develop physical health care goals and plans to promote and encourage self‑management of physical health. Develop and promote individuals to develop supportive relationships with key partner organisations and communities to support sustainability.
To provide a comprehensive physical health monitoring, assessment and annual review appointments for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness in a clinical setting, seeking to reduce the health inequality and mortality gap these individuals face and promoting positive lifestyle choices.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
- NVQ Level 3 in care, or equivalent qualification or level of experience
- Willingness to undertake Continuing Personal Development
- Willingness to complete relevant physical health checks and interventions training
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working with clients, the public or both
- Experience of working as part of a team towards a common goal
- Basic understanding of the NHS and its independencies
- Experience of mental health (as worker, carer or own experience)
- Experience of working in physical health care settings
- Knowledge of physical/mental health conditions and/or the NHS Long Term Plan for health inequalities
OTHER
- Ability to drive; subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good I.T. and care record/data entry skills
- Good coordination and organisation skill
- Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies
- A desire to make a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people with mental health issues
- Existing skills in physical health e.g. phlebotomy or promoting health change e.g. motivational interviewing or coaching (formal or non‑formal)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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