Support Time and Recovery Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Support Time and Recovery Worker will be an integral member of the Community Mental Health Service, supporting adults with severe and enduring mental health needs through a recovery-focused and strengths-based approach. Working closely with qualified professionals and other support workers, you will help individuals develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives within their communities.

The role involves providing regular support to a caseload of service users, both in their homes and within community settings. You will support individuals to engage with treatment plans, develop coping strategies, improve daily living skills and maintain their independence. You will also contribute to discharge planning and support people returning home following inpatient care.

Working under appropriate supervision, you will deliver evidence-based interventions and support people experiencing a range of mental health challenges. You will help monitor progress, recognise changes in presentation, identify potential relapse indicators and ensure concerns are escalated promptly to the wider clinical team.

Building effective partnerships will be central to your success in this role. You will work collaboratively with families, carers, community mental health teams, primary care services, housing providers, voluntary organisations and other partner agencies to ensure service users receive coordinated and holistic support.

We are looking for candidates with experience of supporting people in a caring, healthcare or community-based environment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a genuine commitment to recovery-focused practice. The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations, alongside a compassionate and person-centred approach, is essential.

The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality care in line with Trust values. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance are essential, as the role requires travel throughout the local community. The post holder will also be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and nights as required by the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willing to undertake full training to achieve this standard

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people e.g in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
• Experience of working in community settings.
• Experience of the assessment process and positive risk management.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for people with a severe mental illness.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to work across a 24/7 shift pattern as required including weekends and nights.
• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Minehead Community Hospital

Luttrell Way

Minehead

Somerset

TA24 6DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/