Job summary Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve. In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Support, Time & Recovery Worker to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP High Down. By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also can have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7-day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is always managed and maintained to the highest of standards. Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion. Why not see what our staff say about working within our award-winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice Main duties of the job To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting and enhancing the psychological wellbeing of residents at HMP Highdown To work flexibly within a diverse team - contributing to overall service delivery and a positive team ethos of development and learning About us Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through: Monthly supervision Annual personal development plans/appraisals Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities. Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to: Preceptorship Programme Support and guidance with Revalidation Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: Health and wellbeing services Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Relocation package subject to meeting criteria The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching. All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inc. Outer HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 333-D-HJ-1790 Job locations HMP High Down Sutton, Surrey SM2 5PJ Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To assist in the planning, implementation and delivery of wellbeing groups and interventions which include Wellbeing Yoga, Wellbeing Art Group and Animal Assisted Therapy To provide one-off welfare checks to residents at HMP Highdown in order to assist with appropriate management of needs, risk, and prioritisation. NB: you will not be expected to hold a caseload To feel confident and capable of working with residents with complex mental health experiences and neurodevelopmental needs To work collaboratively and creatively with the Senior STR Worker and other members of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and partner agencies. To attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings, including weekly Mental Health In-Reach Zoning and MDT Discussion To work in a risk aware not risk adverse manner To support the day to day running of the Mental Health In-Reach Team by completing relevant organisational and administration tasks To contribute to the writing of reports for residents within the service and to maintain accurate and timely records To work in a trauma informed manner, acknowledging the adverse and diverse life experiences of the residents of HMP Highdown To demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate effectively and facilitate healthy relational experiences both within the Mental Health In-Reach Team and with residents of HMP Highdown Professional: To dress and behave in a professional manner appropriate to the role and working environment of a prison setting. To maintain professional boundaries with residents at HMP Highdown To be able to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team To liaise effectively across agencies. To fully participate in the Trusts Appraisal review and personal development planning process on an annual basis. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties Ensure residents and staff are treated with dignity and respect. To be aware of your responsibilities in working within the prison environment, being mindful of security and relevant policies/procedures Training and Supervision: Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with your line manager as part of your continual professional development To complete and keep up to date with CNWL mandatory training To engage pro-actively in Supervision and Reflective Practice to support your professional development and maintain safe practice Working Environment: The post holder will work within all areas of HMP Highdown. It may be expected that the post holder will work in other establishments and settings such as other Surrey Prisons. At all times the post holder will be aware of the security policies and procedures in relation to the management of the service and its environment. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To assist in the planning, implementation and delivery of wellbeing groups and interventions which include Wellbeing Yoga, Wellbeing Art Group and Animal Assisted Therapy To provide one-off welfare checks to residents at HMP Highdown in order to assist with appropriate management of needs, risk, and prioritisation. NB: you will not be expected to hold a caseload To feel confident and capable of working with residents with complex mental health experiences and neurodevelopmental needs To work collaboratively and creatively with the Senior STR Worker and other members of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and partner agencies. To attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings, including weekly Mental Health In-Reach Zoning and MDT Discussion To work in a risk aware not risk adverse manner To support the day to day running of the Mental Health In-Reach Team by completing relevant organisational and administration tasks To contribute to the writing of reports for residents within the service and to maintain accurate and timely records To work in a trauma informed manner, acknowledging the adverse and diverse life experiences of the residents of HMP Highdown To demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate effectively and facilitate healthy relational experiences both within the Mental Health In-Reach Team and with residents of HMP Highdown Professional: To dress and behave in a professional manner appropriate to the role and working environment of a prison setting. To maintain professional boundaries with residents at HMP Highdown To be able to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team To liaise effectively across agencies. To fully participate in the Trusts Appraisal review and personal development planning process on an annual basis. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties Ensure residents and staff are treated with dignity and respect. To be aware of your responsibilities in working within the prison environment, being mindful of security and relevant policies/procedures Training and Supervision: Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with your line manager as part of your continual professional development To complete and keep up to date with CNWL mandatory training To engage pro-actively in Supervision and Reflective Practice to support your professional development and maintain safe practice Working Environment: The post holder will work within all areas of HMP Highdown. It may be expected that the post holder will work in other establishments and settings such as other Surrey Prisons. At all times the post holder will be aware of the security policies and procedures in relation to the management of the service and its environment. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oNVQ Level 3 or 4 or demonstrable equivalent in health or social care Desirable oCommitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development Previous Experience Essential oExperience of proving care and support to people with complex mental health experiences Desirable oLived experience of mental health Skills & Knowledge Essential oAwareness and understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders - autism, learning disability and ADHD oAwareness and understanding of trauma and the impact of adverse childhood experiences oAwareness and understanding of complex mental health experiences oAbility to listen and communicate effectively oGood written communication skills and IT knowledge oAbility to create innovative solutions to work flexibly and creatively oAbility to work unsupervised and autonomously oAbility to form positive professional relationships oAbility to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics Essential oSelf-motivated with good organisational and interpersonal skills oEmpathy, compassion, and patience Other Essential oThe post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oNVQ Level 3 or 4 or demonstrable equivalent in health or social care Desirable oCommitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development Previous Experience Essential oExperience of proving care and support to people with complex mental health experiences Desirable oLived experience of mental health Skills & Knowledge Essential oAwareness and understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders - autism, learning disability and ADHD oAwareness and understanding of trauma and the impact of adverse childhood experiences oAwareness and understanding of complex mental health experiences oAbility to listen and communicate effectively oGood written communication skills and IT knowledge oAbility to create innovative solutions to work flexibly and creatively oAbility to work unsupervised and autonomously oAbility to form positive professional relationships oAbility to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics Essential oSelf-motivated with good organisational and interpersonal skills oEmpathy, compassion, and patience Other Essential oThe post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP High Down Sutton, Surrey SM2 5PJ Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)