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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Support Time and Recovery Worker

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our Community Mental Health Service as a Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by supporting individuals with mental health difficulties in their recovery journey.

The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, adopting a recovery-focused, strengths-based approach to help people achieve their goals. You will work with individuals in the community and provide in-reach to in-patient settings, supporting people to return home and live as independently as possible.

A full driving licence with access to a vehicle (business insurance required) and the flexibility to work across a 24/7 shift pattern, including evenings and weekends, are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, such as graded exposure, behavioural activation, and emotional regulation skills.

  • Provide consistent and practical support to patients in line with their agreed care plans.

  • Promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing by supporting individuals with daily living skills, health promotion, and social inclusion.

  • Work closely with carers, families, and partner organisations to ensure holistic and person-centred care.

  • Identify early signs of relapse and alert appropriate professionals.

  • Maintain clear and accurate records in line with Trust policies.

  • Support patients to access community resources, including housing, benefits, education, and voluntary sector services.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-3145

Job locations

Magnolia House

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • As an STR Worker, you will:

  • Hold a caseload of individuals and support them through regular, structured interventions.

  • Support individuals to engage with their care plans and achieve their recovery goals.

  • Provide in-reach to in-patient services, assisting patients with discharge and transition back into the community.

  • Work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including primary care, acute services, housing providers, voluntary agencies, and substance misuse services.

  • Contribute to team meetings, supervision, and service development initiatives.

  • Maintain your own workload and demonstrate effective time management.

  • Ensure personal and patient safety in line with lone working and safeguarding policies.

    • Build therapeutic relationships within appropriate professional boundaries.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • As an STR Worker, you will:

    • Hold a caseload of individuals and support them through regular, structured interventions.

    • Support individuals to engage with their care plans and achieve their recovery goals.

    • Provide in-reach to in-patient services, assisting patients with discharge and transition back into the community.

    • Work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including primary care, acute services, housing providers, voluntary agencies, and substance misuse services.

    • Contribute to team meetings, supervision, and service development initiatives.

    • Maintain your own workload and demonstrate effective time management.

    • Ensure personal and patient safety in line with lone working and safeguarding policies.

      • Build therapeutic relationships within appropriate professional boundaries.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willing to undertake full training to achieve this standard

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working with people e.g in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
      • Experience of working in community settings.
      • Experience of the assessment process and positive risk management.

      Desirable

      • Previous experience in caring for people with a severe mental illness.

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
      • Able to work across a 24/7 shift pattern as required including weekends and nights.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willing to undertake full training to achieve this standard

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working with people e.g in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
      • Experience of working in community settings.
      • Experience of the assessment process and positive risk management.

      Desirable

      • Previous experience in caring for people with a severe mental illness.

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
      • Able to work across a 24/7 shift pattern as required including weekends and nights.

      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

      Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Magnolia House

      56 Preston Road

      Yeovil

      Somerset

      BA20 2BN


      Employer's website

      https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Magnolia House

      56 Preston Road

      Yeovil

      Somerset

      BA20 2BN


      Employer's website

      https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer contact details

      For questions about the job, contact:

      Hiring Manager

      Helen Steer

      helen.steer@somersetft.nhs.uk

      01935428420

      Details

      Date posted

      03 September 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,937 to £26,598 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      184-OL-GR-3145

      Job locations

      Magnolia House

      56 Preston Road

      Yeovil

      Somerset

      BA20 2BN


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