Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Band 4 Support Time Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at the Cambridge Adult Locality Team.
The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting individuals with severe mental health challenges, and possess a strong understanding of community mental health services. You will work closely with service users, providing recovery-focused interventions, offering practical assistance, and helping to resolve problems, all under the guidance of a senior team member.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to provide compassionate support, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support service users with their recovery journeys through collaborative goal setting with a range of priority health and social needs under the supervision of a senior member of the team.
Help to identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the user's progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the individual's care.
Will participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver safe person-centred care focussing on collaborative therapeutic relationships. This will include social inclusion work.
Maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service user's case notes as necessary.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot usepublic transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To work with service users to primarily provide recovery focused psychologically and OT based interventions through ongoing support, practical assistance, and problem resolution under the supervision of a senior team member. To contribute to the regular reviews of service users in the team.
- To participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver safe person-centred care focussing on collaborative therapeutic relationships. This will include social inclusion work.
- To work in partnership with families and carers to ensure the patients individual health needs are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To work with service users to primarily provide recovery focused psychologically and OT based interventions through ongoing support, practical assistance, and problem resolution under the supervision of a senior team member. To contribute to the regular reviews of service users in the team.
- To participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver safe person-centred care focussing on collaborative therapeutic relationships. This will include social inclusion work.
- To work in partnership with families and carers to ensure the patients individual health needs are met.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- GCSE's grade A-C (including Maths and English)
- NVQ Level 3 OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Training in mental health or social care
- NVQ level 4
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service
- Previous work with people suffering with serious mental distress
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users in a community setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of an MDT
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to extend compassion and empathy for vulnerable people, advocating on their behalf as required
- Basic understanding of the interface between health/social care/housing/education/criminal justice services and a commitment to overcoming potential barriers
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Good understanding of the difficulties faced by people experiencing mental health problems
- An awareness of the principles of social inclusion
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in the community
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- GCSE's grade A-C (including Maths and English)
- NVQ Level 3 OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Training in mental health or social care
- NVQ level 4
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service
- Previous work with people suffering with serious mental distress
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users in a community setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of an MDT
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to extend compassion and empathy for vulnerable people, advocating on their behalf as required
- Basic understanding of the interface between health/social care/housing/education/criminal justice services and a commitment to overcoming potential barriers
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Good understanding of the difficulties faced by people experiencing mental health problems
- An awareness of the principles of social inclusion
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in the community
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.
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.
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).
