Mental Health Recovery Worker - First Transitions Team

Job summary

We are offering an exciting and unique new role as a Band 3 Recovery Worker within our Integrated Mental Health Teams (IMHT) across South Staffordshire, supporting our new First Transitions Pathway.

The First Transitions Pathway is a new service to help support individuals with complex mental health as they move from the structured support of forensic services to the community-focused care offered by our Integrated Mental Health Teams. This transformation is underpinned by a central commitment to promoting sustained recovery, fostering meaningful integration within the community, and empowering service users to lead fulfilling lives. This specialised team will work in close collaboration and partnership with the six IMHTs spanning South Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

As part of this role you will be expected to:

• You will assist in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for individuals carrying out all relevant forms of care under agreed levels of supervision
• You will assist in engagement with services and assist in identifying strategies to support mental wellbeing and the promotion of self-care and social inclusion
• You will communicate and work collaboratively with your First Transitions team colleagues and Integrated Mental Health teams in your area to meet the needs of the service users you are working with

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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