Graduate Mental Health Worker
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,081.00 to £33,665.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31081.00 - £33665.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9455-25-0261 |
Summary
Assist in the coordination of care delivery for a case load of service users in the community with mental health problems including those with severe and enduring mental illness under the supervision of a registered professional, in close collaboration with the Directorate, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies. Utilising IT skills and knowledge to access and input clinical information and data to the Trust Electronic System (RiO) and Local Authority IT system. Contribute towards the delivery of care using the recovery approach to provide therapeutic interventions under supervision by means of assessment and ongoing treatment in various settings. Design care programmes in line with risk assessment and psychosocial needs. Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning, ensuring clients understand they will be worked with in a collaborative manner to engage in social inclusion activities such as seeking employment, education and independent living To be conversant with factors that cause mental illness and preferred treatment methods Support the assessment and management of client and carers needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team. Assist in the physical health care assessment of service users and report any changes in service users physical health to the registered practitioner Provide information of health promotion and healthy living Take part in psychosocial interventions i.e. CBT, psychoeducation or family work as per service user care plan. Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs Have informed knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislations such as Safeguarding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users in the community To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day-to-day smooth running of the service Contributes towards the on-going quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients health and social care To be able to work and travel across a geographical area or across integrated teams Inform the team / person in charge of any changes in the patients physical/ psychological condition or any significant factors relevant to the patient / client Recognise and respond appropriately to aggressive behaviour