An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Support Worker to join the Cowal and Bute Community Mental Health Team. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team supporting individuals experiencing a range of mental health difficulties within the community setting.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of safe, person-centred care and assist service users to achieve identified recovery goals and maintain independence within their local community. Duties will include supporting care plans, engaging individuals in therapeutic and recovery-focused activities, monitoring wellbeing, and working collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies.
The post requires the ability to work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team while also being confident to work independently under the supervision of registered practitioners. You should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate compassion and empathy, and have a commitment to partnership working and recovery-focused practice.
Candidates should be self-motivated, organised, and able to respond flexibly to the needs of the service. Continual professional development is Previous experience of working within mental health services, health, social care, is desirable. The ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as individually is essential.
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We are committed to supporting continued professional development and the successful candidate will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, regular supervision, and support to enhance skills and knowledge within community mental health practice.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
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