Senior Support Worker

Are you seeking a career in mental health & have experience supporting people with mental health difficulties?, Senior Support Workers are vital to the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team, providing recovery-focused support to young people and families during acute mental health crises under the supervision of qualified professionals. The role includes supporting care planning, assisting with safe transitions from inpatient settings, and helping service users build resilience and coping strategies during and after a crisis. The service operates 24/7 throughout the year. Post holders will work three or four 08:00-20:00 shifts per week, including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas and New Year. Alternative working patterns cannot be accommodated. Oxfordshire's MH Urgent Care pathway includes Adult and CAMHS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams, Emergency Department Liaison Services and the Mental Health Helpline via NHS 111. The CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team provides intensive, patient-centred care at home as an alternative to hospital admission, using recovery-focused psychosocial interventions to support young people and families. You will contribute to service development and evaluation. Our model of care is built on responsiveness, high standards and excellent patient care, with the values and personal qualities of the post holder central to the service's success.,

• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating a patient care plan alongside the qualified staff
• Assist in identifying service users' strengths and needs in order to plan and support their recovery
• Assist staff in evaluating the effectiveness of therapy with service users, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Supply all clinical information within the required timescales to keep the teams data on the patient's electronic records up to date
• Support patients with individual needs and choices.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team