Job Overview
Support Worker position within the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) at The Lakes Colchester. The post holder will help deliver high standard care within an acute hospital environment. Applicants must attend a face‑to‑face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Sponsorship for this role is not offered and the position is only open for individuals able to work in the UK presently.
Main duties of the job
Core Clinical Function
- Assist in the management and care of service users under supervision
- Produce accurate and timely documentation and records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
- Assist senior staff with ongoing assessment and observation of service users and provide timely, appropriate feedback
- Assist in risk assessment of individuals and potential hazards in the environment
- Provide practical support to service users and carers
- Transport or accompany service users to appointments
- Attend team meetings (e.g., referrals, reviews, business as appropriate)
- Report and document incidents as required
- Undertake physical health care checks of service users, documenting and reporting results
- Assist in assessing and reviewing care under supervision
- Support service users to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy
- Transport and store medications in line with Trust policy
- Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users and carers
Core Non‑Clinical Function
- Take part in service development and review
- Ensure the service meets agreed performance/contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives
Working for our organisation
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential
- Join an inclusive community and connect with others through engagement events and equality champion networks
- Converse about mental health and wellbeing services and access occupational health advice and counselling where needed
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Excellent pension up to 14.5 % of pensionable pay
- Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits
- Interest‑free season‑ticket loans to cover travel to and from work via tram, rail, or bus
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from people with experience using mental health services, those with learning disabilities, and other applicants for whom the posting is suitable. The Trust also commits to employing more people with disabilities.
Pre‑employment requirements
Applicants must undergo a DBS check; the cost will be deducted from the first salary. In addition, the Trust requires COVID‑vaccination for all staff working in eligible areas. This is part of the pre‑employment screening process.
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