Job Summary

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

Following a successful pilot project and the progression of the previous post-holder, we are looking to recruit a Community Support Worker for Discharge to assess team. The team covers both North, East, south and West Herts. You will be working alongside a band 6 either allocated to the East and North of the County or the West and South of the County

South CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health assessment and intervention to young people aged 0-18 presenting with complex mental health difficulties.

Our team consists of psychiatry, clinical psychology, systemic therapists, child psychotherapist, clinical social workers, nursing, CAMHS practitioners and support workers.

Main Duties of the Job

As part of this role you will be working closely the Community Psychiatric Nurse allocated to that area, to support a smooth transition from hospital to care home.

This role is both clinic based as well as involving significant outreach and community based support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can work flexibly to support our service user that are frail and require a period of assessment in one of our D2A beds.

It is essential for the candidate to have experience of working with individuals with mental health difficulties and complex physical health

As part of this role, you will receive regular supervision and support and will have opportunities to further develop your skills, especially in physical health.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details

• Date posted: 05 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £29,812 to £32,715 a year Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
• Contract: Secondment
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 367-SS-101250
• Job locations: Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL86QW

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, but will manage their own diary and caseload. They will regularly report back their findings and assessment to the Registered Nurse.

The post holder will contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs. The post holder will understand the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing.

To work with other agencies to deliver a systems approach in ensuring service users needs are assessed and optimised during the Discharge to Assess period.

The post holder will support the assessment of service users who have been identified as having a mental health need. They will take and record mental state examinations, as well as physical health checks including blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI. They will also carry out venepuncture for required blood tests.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

Essential

• Good standard of education (to include Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent)
• Experience of working with Older people in either an acute or community setting
• Experience of working with Older People with mental health conditions and complex Physical Health
• Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
• Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations

Desirable

• Trainee Nursing Associate qualification
• NVQ in Health and Social Care

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Ability to feedback and discuss cases within the multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent documentation of duties performed

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Good range of problem-solving skills
• Good range of gathering skills
• A positive approach to working with the older generation
• Fine attention to detail

Desirable

• Basic understanding of the legal framework for mental health care

Additional Information

This 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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Rosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL86QW

Employer's website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/