Job summary
Role Purpose:
To provide early intervention services to service users & families living in the community, focusing on the direct needs of young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
The post holder will work with their own caseload of 14-25 year olds experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis from within the SBUHB EIP service, providing recovery focussed early intervention support with a focus on clients social, emotional, and vocational recovery, in collaboration with and complimenting the clinical interventions provided by SBUHB EIP practitioners.
Main duties of the job
With the support of the team, the post holder will assist in the provision of care and treatment to clients in a community setting across all counties of the Swansea Bay area, in line with the principles and practices of engagement, social inclusion, and recovery.
Support:
Providing practical social, emotional, and vocational support for young people aged 14-25 following a diagnosis of a psychotic illness.
To enable clients to exercise informed choices about their lives where possible and to enhance their social skills and participate in the community
Provide a recovery focused service to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis, to ensure clients are aware of their rights and responsibilities within the project and society.
Support individuals through a tailored support programme with a view to move-on to community engagement, vocational opportunities using Adferiad Recoverys Recovery Programme as the basis for doing this
About us
Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated.
Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach.
Details
Date posted
20 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,387.61 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0489-AF066
Job locations
Bromorganning Nhs Trust
Tonna Uchaf
Tonna
Neath
West Glamorgan
SA11 3LX
Employer details
Employer name
Adferiad Recovery
Address
Bromorganning Nhs Trust
Tonna Uchaf
Tonna
Neath
West Glamorgan
SA11 3LX
Employer's website
http://adferiad.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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