Mental Health Community Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tewkesbury, GL20 8SJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Band 4 Community Support Worker plays a vital role within the Later Life North Team, supporting adults living with complex dementia, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia or functional mental health problems i.e. complex non psychotic and psychotic new onset symptoms Working as part of a supportive and multidisciplinary team, the post-holder delivers person-centred, community-based interventions, ensuring service users are actively involved in their own care and treatment. This full time role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in peoples lives while developing your own professional skills. You will work closely with internal colleagues and external partner agencies, helping to coordinate care, promote independence, and encourage engagement with a range of therapeutic and practical support services. Ongoing development, supervision, and training are integral to the role, supporting you to progress your career within mental health services. Main Responsibilities Care Coordination: Hold a small caseload of service users, completing assessments, developing person-centred care plans, and regularly reviewing progress. Deliver Goal-Focused Interventions: Provide structured, recovery-oriented support that helps individuals build confidence, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal goals. Support Groups and Clinics: Contribute to the running of therapeutic groups, psychoeducation sessions, and community clinics, encouraging service user participation and engagement. Collaborative Working: Liaise effectively with internal team members and external health and social care providers to ensure coordinated, holistic care. Risk Assessment & Management: Participate in risk assessments and implement risk management plans, ensuring safety and wellbeing remain central to all work. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in line with organisational and professional standards. Professional Development: Engage in supervision, reflective practice, and training opportunities to enhance skills and support career progression. Sharing Knowledge & Skills: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, students, and new staff members, contributing to a positive learning environment. Advocacy & Empowerment: Promote service user rights, involvement, and independence, ensuring dignity and respect are upheld in all interactions. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas To support compliance with UK immigration requirements, all applicants who require a visa to work in the UK must disclose their visa history in full. This includes current and previous sponsors, dates of sponsorship, visa category, and any changes of employment. If you are on a Graduate or Dependant Visa, please disclose the expiry date on your application. Incomplete information may mean we are unable to consider your application

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