Job summary Do you want to expand your skills and knowledge in working with people with severe and enduring mental health needs? South Shropshire Mental Health Service based in Ludlow and Bridgnorth has been chosen to host a two year pilot project to look at innovative ways of supporting hard to reach clients who may struggle to engage with traditional models of service provision. We are looking to recruit 2 full time Support Workers to become part of this team who will under the guidance of qualified staff offer therapeutic interventions, to assist service users to achieve their recovery goals including improving activities of daily living, social inclusion, meaningful occupation, accessing employment, mental health and physical health promotion Main duties of the job Establish and maintain relationships with service users, relative/carers and colleagues Deliver agreed therapeutic interventions, in accordance with the care plan, to assist the service user to achieve their recovery goals including; improving activities of daily living, social inclusion, meaningful occupation, accessing employment, mental health promotion and physical health promotion Undertake physical health assessments including; weight, height, blood pressure Regularly support service-users to access a range of activities and services to maintain their independence and promote their recovery. At all times ensure that own actions support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals and promote independence. Regularly reports and effectively communicates service users health status and care aims in care records and verbal reports to key workers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Have an awareness of community resources appropriate for the service user to access. Involvement in the review of risk, communicating any changes to the Team Nurses and Assistant Psychologist. Work with other Trust services to promote seamless service user focused care, admission, transfer and discharge on identified care pathways. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-KM-25-7016555 Job locations South Shropshire Mental Health Service Ludlow and Bridgnorth 25 Corve Street Ludlow SY8 1DA Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder is responsible for the provision of planned recovery focused care working with a defined group of service users The post-holder is responsible for working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for service-users on defined care-pathways The post-holder is responsible for working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting service-users access to services in the independent and non-statutory sector. For more information relating to this position please see the attached job description and person specification. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder is responsible for the provision of planned recovery focused care working with a defined group of service users The post-holder is responsible for working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for service-users on defined care-pathways The post-holder is responsible for working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting service-users access to services in the independent and non-statutory sector. For more information relating to this position please see the attached job description and person specification. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous Experience in Mental Health Care Desirable Previous Experience in Inpatient or Community Care Skills Essential Ability to undertake Physical Observations ie Blood pressure, Pulse, Weight Desirable Skills supporting people to work towards recovery using outcome measures such as Requol10, Dialog Person Specification Experience Essential Previous Experience in Mental Health Care Desirable Previous Experience in Inpatient or Community Care Skills Essential Ability to undertake Physical Observations ie Blood pressure, Pulse, Weight Desirable Skills supporting people to work towards recovery using outcome measures such as Requol10, Dialog 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address South Shropshire Mental Health Service Ludlow and Bridgnorth 25 Corve Street Ludlow SY8 1DA Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)