Associate Mental Health Worker

Undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under supervision following competency assessment 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 Service Line, psychiatric multidisciplinary team, service users and other community agencies. Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the community setting. Have informed knowledge and understanding in the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of all service users Actively participate in the care and rehabilitation of service users as per the plan of care determined by registered practitioner Maintain clear, timely, comprehensive, and contemporaneous written clinical records on all patients under your care in accordance with Trust Records Management Policies. Using Dialogue Plus tool to assess service users health and social care needs. Utilise designated recovery tool with outcomes focusing on care planning and 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. Support the assessment and management of patient care needs through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback, discussion, and reports and in care reviews with the clinical team. Provide information relating to health promotion and associated activities to improve the well-being of service users. Provide patients and their carers with a service that is culturally sensitive and gives due consideration to any special needs Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, and other legislation such as Safeguarding Children & Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others relating to care of service users. Contributes towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the patients/ clients 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 a) the patients physical/ psychological condition b) any significant factors relevant to the patient / client