Community Mental Health Support Worker

Advertised location: Wick
Advertised salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Employment type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Community Mental Health Support Worker to join the Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team, based at Sinclair Court, Melvich

This rewarding role involves supporting individuals experiencing mental health difficulties within their own homes and local communities across North Sutherland. You will work closely with Community Mental Health Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care, helping individuals to maintain independence, improve wellbeing and engage with services.

The post holder will provide practical and emotional support, assisting with care plans, promoting self-management and supporting early intervention to prevent deterioration and reduce the need for more intensive services.

The post holder will also support the service with any administrative tasks as appropriate.

You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a community setting.

A full driving licence is essential, and access to a vehicle for work purposes may be required.

Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: Apply via the company portal
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• Jobtrain accessibility statement: Apply via the company portal
• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

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• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit the NHS Highland careers page to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork

NHS Highland is an equal opportunities employer.