Band 3 support worker

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The post holder will: Contribute to and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and carry out assigned tasks identified for patients in the crisis care plan in consultation with senior members of the multi-disciplinary team. Carry out home visits, adhering to Trust policies and procedures Identify and provide the necessary support/advice to patients on practical issues relating to living skills such as nutritional management, self-care, social skills, benefits, housing, education, training, and occupational activities Implement the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting patients to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Participate in social, recreational, therapeutic, and diversional activities with patients and carers Act on own initiative when delivering care, seeking supervision and guidance as required. Assist in running therapeutic groups alongside qualified staff when required Observe, report, and record any changes in the patients physical/ mental health and behaviour Assist colleagues in the assessment of physical health needs and the implementation and evaluation of any ensuing care plans around physical health. To have physical dexterity to be able to competently operate monitoring kit e.g. blood pressure machines, blood glucose monitors etc. Provide assistance to family and carers in coping with demands placed on them by the patient Promote patient and (where appropriate) carer involvement in all aspects of care Monitor that patients are receiving the prescribed medication and liaise with the Key worker if problems occur regarding non-compliance with medication. Responsible for ordering repeat prescriptions. Respond to the needs of people sensitively and in a non-judgemental way with regard to their age, race, culture, gender, religion, sexuality, and disability Recognise and value patients as individuals, acknowledging the importance of always maintaining the patients respect and dignity and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity Demonstrate an empathic understanding of mental health problems and issues. Accompany and support patients to appointments and act as an advocate Demonstrate knowledge of professional boundaries and apply this to working with patients, carers, and significant others. Understand the fundamental importance of relationships to social and psychological well-being. Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the right of individuals and groups. Have a knowledge of risk management and utilise tools in accordance with Trust policy Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of aggression, and utilise skills in the prevention, de-escalation and management of violence and aggression. Adhere to the lone working policy and be responsible for using PeopleSafe. Have high regard to patients safety and safety of others and report immediately any concerns of risk to the members of the team, particularly where children are involved. To take all possible measures to prevent exploitation physical, financial, or social of vulnerable patients who are receiving support from the crisis service. Be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (2015) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) Recognise scope of own abilities and responsibilities and practice within them, referring matters to and seeking advice from senior trained team members as appropriate.