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Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team are looking to recruit a support, time and recovery worker. The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team cover the area of Liverpool and Sefton, providing intensive support and treatment for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. We offer 24/7 support including assessment, treatment and working with individuals and their families in their homes or other community sessions.
Under the direction of the Qualified Practitioner, participate in the delivery of planned care within both in Service User and community environments. The post holder will undertake a range of duties which include:-
To carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff.
To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care to service users activities and leisure, providing details of mental state and risk factors.
To work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional.
To coordinate the assessment and delivery of a planned programme of care with guidance and indirect supervision from a qualified practitioner and to contribute to formal assessment and delivery of an individuals plan of care.
To assist with activities of daily living, social, recreational and occupational activities as agreed in the service user care plan.
To report general observations and provide feedback to a qualified practitioner both verbally and in written formats, if required. This should include any concerns arising from the service user physical or mental health.
To contribute to effective running of the service by providing and receiving information to/from other departments or services. Ensure this information is provided in the most effective way i.e. telephone, fax or in writing.
To assist service users with self-administration of oral medication and ensure any concerns / issues about medication are reported back to a qualified practitioner.
To use a variety of verbal and non-verbal skills to overcome communication barriers presented by service users due to their mental health needs.
To contribute to maintaining a safe environment for service user in the community (where appropriate).
Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of duties.