Carer Support and Wellbeing Worker

Job overview

Please be aware that HPFT are not offering sponsorship for the HCA/ Support Worker roles and you must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

If you are a graduate visa holder, you must have at least 12 months before expiry.

We have a new opportunity for a Carer Support & Wellbeing Worker to join us in delivering high quality community mental health care within the North West of Hertfordshire.

We have a vacancy in our multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team based in St Albans serving the needs of people within this diverse locality.  This role is to support carers who provide care and support to their loved one.

We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate people who hold a strong belief in recovery for people with severe and enduring mental health problems.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for coordinating work relating to the Carers Agenda and carry out Carers Assessments
• be able to use their initiative when dealing with carers
• maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with carers, service users, colleagues and other professionals
• be able to develop in order to meet the ever changing demands and needs of the service.

At HPFT our staff are our most important resource, and we offer:

• thorough induction to your role and team
• regular, good quality supervision
• a range of developmental opportunities to support you to grow in your profession and your practice
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Flexible working options across the Trust including compressed hours, term-time contracts, part-time working etc
• Childcare support
• Access to one of the UK's best pension schemes
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• Access to vocational qualifications
• Regular appraisal, plus monthly Inspire Awards and annual Staff Awards
• Access to a wide range of discounts from NHS discounts and other local and national sites
• Subsidised gym membership
• Access to free, confidential counselling service for all staff
• Access to a spiritual care team offering support to people of all faiths
• Access to an equality and diversity staff network providing support for staff
• Recognition of a number of trade unions

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the job and responsibilities.