Mental and Physical Health Engagement Worker

Purpose of the Job Physical health and mental health are inextricably linked. The purpose of this role is to support people who have significant mental health issues and those from diverse ethnic backgrounds who may face barriers in accessing physical health checks. The role will provide longer term support in some cases, so people can address some of the barriers which might be in the way for them to consider their physical health positively. The roles will provide a service across Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. The role will be delivered within Primary Care and therefore you will be expected to build relationships within those settings and with community VCSE organisations to ensure that the service supports people within their own communities. Key Responsibilities Get to know and build relationships with staff within Primary Care to enable a supportive and productive referral route into and out of the service. Work within communities and Primary Care to find out what services are available for people to access. Build relationships with staff in Primary Care, VCSE organisations, local communities that don t access services and local community health teams. Build relationships with those who are accessing the service and work in a person-centred way to find out their needs. Particularly working to engage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Build an accessible route into the service for people which will lead to an increase in physical health checks and ..... full job details .....