Community Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Community Support Worker to join the newly formed Treatment, Review and Assistance Team for Psychosis (TREAT). This post will support the development and delivery of a community-based clozapine initiation service, building on the success of the pilot programme in the Exeter area and supporting its expansion across all localities within the Trust.

Timely access to clozapine remains a clinically unmet need for many individuals with complex psychosis across Devon. This role will contribute to improving access to this highly effective treatment by supporting clozapine initiation in community settings, thereby reducing the need for inpatient admissions and enabling more people to benefit from early intervention. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary community team, supporting service users through the clozapine initiation pathway and contributing to the ongoing development of this innovative service model.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a developing service that aims to improve outcomes, enhance patient experience, and support recovery-focused care for people with psychosis.

• Please note this vacancy may close early if volume of applications are high., To work under the direction of registered clinicians within the TREAT service to support individuals with complex psychosis receiving community-based clozapine initiation.
• To provide practical, emotional, and recovery-focused support to service users in line with agreed care plans.
• To assist with the delivery of physical health monitoring and observation processes associated with clozapine initiation, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
• To support engagement with service users and carers, promoting adherence to treatment and attendance at appointments.
• To contribute to the safe and effective running of the community clozapine pathway, including documentation and communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• To support the ongoing development and expansion of the community clozapine service across the Trust.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues across community and inpatient services to support continuity of care.
• To uphold Trust values, policies, and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, and risk management.

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.