NHS Highland
RWW161 Community Mental Health Support Worker

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Exciting Opportunity for a Community Mental Health Support Worker
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.
About the Role
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
- Working collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies
Key Requirements
The post requires the ability to:
- Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Work confidently to work independently under the supervision of registered practitioners
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate compassion and empathy
- Have a commitment to partnership working and recovery-focused practice
Candidate Profile
Candidates should be:
- Self-motivated
- Organised
- Able to respond flexibly to the needs of the service
- Continually engaged in professional development
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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Professional Development
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
- Support to enhance skills and knowledge within community mental health practice
Equality and Diversity
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
- 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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About NHS Highland
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. 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.
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