Community Healthcare Assistant - DOPMH

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to work with people who have a dementia diagnosis or a functional mental health illness. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role is part of the Dementia & Older People Mental Health (DOPMH) team. The successful applicant will work alongside the MDT teams in the Mid Locality, which comprises of the Consultant Psychiatrist, CPN's, Memory assessment nurse, Occupational therapist, Dementia Liaison Nurse, Psychologist and Primary care dementia team.Supporting patients and their carers in the community, either in their home or in a care placement setting. Delivering time specific care planned contact, alongside the patients care co-ordinator. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of Mental Health Services to an identified caseload of service users.The post holder will provide a range of services including practical and emotional support to individual service users as indicated by the individual care plans provided by their care co-ordinators. About usWe're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.Job description Job responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documentsJob description Job responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documentsPerson Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience A basic understanding of currentNational Guidelines and Mental Health Act/MentalHealth Capacity Actrequirements Skills and Aptitude, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex information that the service user and care co-ordinator will share with them. Knowledge of the effects of mental health or learning disability issues on service users Other Essential A valid UK driving license is required fort his post Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience A basic understanding of currentNational Guidelines and Mental Health Act/MentalHealth Capacity Actrequirements Skills and Aptitude, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex information that the service user and care co-ordinator will share with them. Knowledge of the effects of mental health or learning disability issues on service users Other Essential A valid UK driving license is required fort his post Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer details Employer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust AddressLocality HCA Post - Mid Locality Underground House, Trevissome Park TruroTR4 8UN Employer's website