Job overview
Community Mental Health Services in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have recently received extra investment to enable the development of an Intensive Assertive team to work alongside our CMHT's to provide an assertive model of care for those experiencing complex psychosis
This post is for a Community Support worker who will work with people who have a diagnosis of Psychosis along side other health and social complexities.
This post is for the Mid Locality.
The IAT team currently consist of Clinical leads, RMN's, OT and Social work roles, the team work alongside the local CMHT's
The Support Workers will work under the supervision of the other team members to provide holistic care, treatment and support to those who have traditionally been difficult to engage in Mental Health services. Experience of working with people with enduring mental health disorders, along with the ability to work in partnership with family members and VCSE /third sector services in the community is essential for these roles.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our qualified staff to deliver specific targeted interventions for people living with complex psychosis
The post holder will be supervised by a member of qualified staff.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the effects of mental health or learning disability issues on service users.
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience. Must be willing to undertake relevant training
- Training to level 2 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Desirable
- Anxiety management
- A basic understanding of current National Guidelines and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
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This advert is for Community Support Worker - Intensive Assertive Team with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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