Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 3 Support Time Recovery Worker to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity if you are thinking of joining a community team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring & motivated professional with excellent clinical & communication skills, who can work autonomously and support the team lead to manage the case load. We are looking for an individual from a background in Mental health who is committed to the principles of recovery.
We are a small, friendly team who believe in working together and supporting each other. We would be interested in supporting anyone looking to make the first step into the community setting and would offer support and the relevant training to help develop your skills and knowledge. The role of the support time recovery worker would be to work alongside qualified practitioners in monitoring physical health, 1:1 person centred interventions, developing crisis and contingency plans and engaging service users in graded exposure work to support integrating them back into the community. Although not essential, anyone who is phlebotomy trained would be able to support in managing those on Clozapine medication through regular blood tests.
We would be happy to discuss any flexible working options. If you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Main Duties of the Job
You will work closely with the care coordinators and wider MDT to deliver a range of different interventions to service users suffering from serious mental illness. The role is varied and exciting, working with different people with different needs. We aim to develop person-centred care plans for people suffering from conditions such as Bi Polar mood disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and emotional coping difficulties. We work closely with partner agencies including local drug and alcohol services and the primary care networks.
You will be given regular supervision to manage your caseload, but we also require people to work independently. There is an escalation process for any safeguarding concerns, and you will be supported to manage these by the team.
If you would like to discuss what the day-to-day role would look like, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss further.
About Us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job Details
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Based on full-time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 348-SW-7308
Job location: Waterford House, 142 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6LP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Literacy and numeracy skills.
* Previous experience in care.
* Basic computer skills.
* Car driver able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
Desirable
* NVQ 2/3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Persuasion, negotiation, and engagement skills to undertake practical assistance.
* Good listening skills.
* Knowledge of mental illness and the effects on service users and carers.
* Good communication skills.
* Good facilitation skills.
* Evidence of effective interpersonal skills.
* Good organisational skills.
Desirable
* Able to co-facilitate group work.
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: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Waterford House, 142 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6LP
Employer's Website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/
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