Senior Support Worker
Oxford
Full Time
£28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum
Expires: 18/06/2026
Band 4
Permanent
About the Role
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating a patient care plan alongside the qualified staff
- Assist in identifying service users’ strengths and needs in order to plan and support their recovery
- Assist staff in evaluating the effectiveness of therapy with service users, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
- Supply all clinical information within the required timescales to keep the teams data on the patient’s electronic records up to date
- Support patients with individual needs and choices.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Skills and knowledge working with people with mental health conditions
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education
Desirable criteria
- Training or education in Counselling/psychology and/or Qualification related to Mental health issues
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of and ability to engage in identifying and managing safeguarding risks
- Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the care group
- Able to work under limited supervision, identify needs and plan to meet them
- To be able contribute to the audit process / service developememt
Desirable criteria
- Interest in/and passion in understanding of psycho- social interventions when working with people in crisis.
Expereince
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of supporting people with mental health problems
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with all professionals and levels in a confident and effective manner
- Good time management and ability to self-manage work adhering to lone working protocols
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential criteria
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Documents to Download
JD & Person specification (PDF, 472.4KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: lindsay Fisher
Title: Operational team manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07919553527