Job summary Halton and Warrington EIP are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join our Team. We are a highly regarded, well led service, offering care, treatment and support to those who are at suspicion of developing a first episode of psychosis. You will work as part of an MDT, offering support to our service users. This will include 1-1 interventions, as well as co-facilitating Community Support Groups and assisting with other service duties. If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team, with the opportunity to make a real difference in people`s lives, then this job is for you Main duties of the job In your role as STR Worker, you will work as part of Halton and Warrington Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, providing care, treatment and support to service users with significant mental health concerns for those suspected to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This role will require you to undertake home visits and assist service users to access local support and network opportunities. You will promote positive mental health and wellbeing for individuals, encouraging independence and providing opportunity. You will help to co-facilitate our groups and offer of carer support meetings. All under the guidance and supervision of our highly qualified, experienced and supportive MDT staff. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MHC6771961 Job locations St Johns Unit Alforde Street, Widnes, Cheshire Widnes WA8 7QA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description & Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description & Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience within a care setting Knowledge/ Experience Essential Ability to function effectively as a team member Experience of working with persons within the appropriate care setting and their carers. An understanding of the organisation of nursing care Basic understanding of NHS issues Desirable Basic awareness of the Mental Health Act Safeguarding children/ vulnerable adults guidelines Overview and knowledge of acute mental health related issues Skills Essential Ability to communicate and engage with Service Users Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting Ability to work alone in a range of community environment Desirable IT skills Venepuncture training First Aid CPR training Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience within a care setting Knowledge/ Experience Essential Ability to function effectively as a team member Experience of working with persons within the appropriate care setting and their carers. An understanding of the organisation of nursing care Basic understanding of NHS issues Desirable Basic awareness of the Mental Health Act Safeguarding children/ vulnerable adults guidelines Overview and knowledge of acute mental health related issues Skills Essential Ability to communicate and engage with Service Users Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting Ability to work alone in a range of community environment Desirable IT skills Venepuncture training First Aid CPR training Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address St Johns Unit Alforde Street, Widnes, Cheshire Widnes WA8 7QA Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)