Job summary A great opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 Support Time and Recovery Worker to join our team in the Acute Therapy Service (ATS) based at The Gateway in Blackpool. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable worker to support us to continue delivering a psychologically led service that provides an alternative to inpatient admissions and also facilitates early discharge from the inpatient units. The aim of the ATS service is to provide brief structured psychological input, practical, occupational and social support and respite in a safe and containing environment. The successful post holder will have experience of working in Mental Health Services and the duties will include: Direct involvement with service users; you will help to provide and facilitate a therapeutic responsive service for adults with mental health difficulties. This will involve supporting service users to implement coping strategies learned in the ATS service. You will also deliver and co-facilitate groups. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and the organisations values. This vacancy may close earlier than published closing date due to high volumes of applications. Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of a DBT led therapeutic environment that facilitates early discharge from an acute psychiatric ward or provides an alternative to hospital admission; The post holder is expected to contribute to and support the day to day operational functioning of the service by working between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday; The post holder will have the opportunity to work creatively within the team to meet the demands & needs of the service & service users. The post holder will work without direct supervision on completion of his/her initial induction program; Support to carry out this role will be provided by management, clinical and staff team. To facilitate and maintain effective liaison with statutory and non-statutory agencies in the community, and other appropriate agencies involved in the service users care. Maintain effective communication both within and outside of the clinical team to ensure that service user needs are met; To communicate with service users to maximise their involvement and understanding of their condition, care and treatment, which may involve providing information and using skills to overcome barriers in an empathic and reassuring manner; To participate in both clinical and managerial supervision; Provide both verbal and written feedback to colleagues regarding service user's presentation. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year subject to confirmation Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-FYL593-TG Job locations The Gateway, Blackpool Football Club Seasiders way Blackpool FY1 6JX Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role. For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Karen Durkin via email karen.durkinlscft.nhs.uk or on 01253 951786. Applicants are stronglyadvised to visit the Acute Therapy Service and/or meet with the Team Leader to discuss the role prior to interview. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role. For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Karen Durkin via email karen.durkinlscft.nhs.uk or on 01253 951786. Applicants are stronglyadvised to visit the Acute Therapy Service and/or meet with the Team Leader to discuss the role prior to interview. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Certificate in Mental Health European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent Knowledge Essential Knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community Awareness of evidence based practise Ability to work autonomously and set own and others' priorities Ability to work in line with developed specialist rehabilitation plans in keeping with the rehabilitation model. Confidently assess and manage risk and promote positive risk taking. Ability to build effective working relationships across team boundaries and with a range of stakeholders Practical ability and skills/interests in a range of social, leisure and domestic tasks. Desirable Excellent presentation and training skills Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of social inclusion, the recovery model, and rehabilitation Experience Essential Experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties The ability to work as part of a team To have knowledge of the cultures and religions of the communities of Lancashire To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships, whilst maintaining professional boundaries Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths Desirable Experience of lone working in a community setting Experience of working with people with complex mental health and social care needs Experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services Other Essential Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Good time management skills Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays to meet the needs of the service Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Certificate in Mental Health European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent Knowledge Essential Knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community Awareness of evidence based practise Ability to work autonomously and set own and others' priorities Ability to work in line with developed specialist rehabilitation plans in keeping with the rehabilitation model. Confidently assess and manage risk and promote positive risk taking. Ability to build effective working relationships across team boundaries and with a range of stakeholders Practical ability and skills/interests in a range of social, leisure and domestic tasks. Desirable Excellent presentation and training skills Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of social inclusion, the recovery model, and rehabilitation Experience Essential Experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties The ability to work as part of a team To have knowledge of the cultures and religions of the communities of Lancashire To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships, whilst maintaining professional boundaries Support service users' own decision-making that builds on their strengths Desirable Experience of lone working in a community setting Experience of working with people with complex mental health and social care needs Experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services Other Essential Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Good time management skills Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address The Gateway, Blackpool Football Club Seasiders way Blackpool FY1 6JX Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)