PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY - If you have previously applied for this role and your application was not successful you will not be considered during the shortlisting stage The role of FIRST is to prevent acute psychiatric hospital admissions for older adults aged 70 years and over who are presenting in acute crisis which may be complex in nature where their mental health and related physical health conditions can be managed within the community between the operational hours of 8am-8pm. FIRST provides responsive assessments and proactive home treatment. This includes joint working with the MDT, Older adult CMHT’s, Home treatment teams, GP’s, inpatient wards and all other partner agencies including the voluntary sector. FIRST will gate keep all Mental Health inpatient admissions and facilitate early discharge should a hospital stay be no longer required and treatment can be continued safely in their place of residence. FIRST is a community based team and it is essential that you are able to drive a car and have a vehicle for work purposes with valid UK driving license. You will be working as a Support worker to assist the multidisciplinary clinical team, working in one specified pathway or across pathways in accordance with area / locality structures, You will be working with Service users in the community in their own homes or place of residence across the SE locality covering South end Castle point and Rockford. Your role will include providing physical health care checks, emotional support, cares support and signposting to other organizations. EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; • Season Ticket Loans • NHS discounts for staff • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work • Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. • Basic understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how it can affect people’s day to day life. • Basic IT skills i.e. Word and Outlook. • Understanding of the role of the Support Worker role. • Working with Senior staff undertaking a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users. undertaking a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users. • Experience understanding/recording of service user activity on a clinical information system • Ability to risk assess service user activity and take appropriate actions. This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Apr 2024