Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Do you have your own (lived) experience of mental health issues, problems with drugs or alcohol, being in care or have been arrested, in court or prison?
The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service has two vacancies for Support Workers with lived experience who feel they are now in a position to use their experiences to effectively help others in the criminal justice system with their health needs.
The Service supports people who are suspected of committing a crime, going to court or being released from prison. We work with people who have a mental health illness, learning disability, substance misuse problems or other vulnerabilities. Our aim is to reduce re-offending by giving people the right support and access to services.
We are looking for full time (37.5 hours per week) applicants but part time can be offered, please contact us if you wish to discuss working hours.
Main duties of the job
This is a progressive post, initially as a Band 3 Support Worker you will be co-working cases with experienced Support Workers whilst undertaking training and learning new skills. Once you have gained the necessary knowledge and skills you will move into a Band 4 role which will involve holding your own case load and working with minimal supervision.
You will provide time limited 1:1 support by giving information and/or support to allow your client to access a wide range of agencies and services that can provide help and advice with for example, mental health, physical health, housing, social isolation and exclusion, education, debt management and employment problems.
As a team member with lived experience, you will have a tailored support network and plan to help maintain your own wellbeing and success at work.
We offer extensive support to all staff to maintain their own health and wellbeing and success in their post.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Job Specific Experience
* Experience of supporting people with mental health problems and other vulnerabilities
* Recent experience of working within a customer focused environment
Personable Qualities and Attributes
* A genuine interest and commitment to providing high quality care to people with mental health problems and other vulnerabilities
* Able to use own initiative with limited supervision whilst working in the community
Knowledge Skills and Training
* Skills to adapt to and manage occasionally challenging behaviour
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 name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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