Job summary
Are you a support Worker looking for an opportunity to diversify your skill set?
Do you have an interest in working with people who are in contact with the Criminal Justice System?
Are you looking for a role that is unique and where no two days are the same?
Do you want an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives?
We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Support Time & Recovery Worker to join the Gloucestershire Criminal Justice Liaison Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join our long-established team covering all areas of the Criminal Justice Services.
As a Support Time & Recovery Worker you will be required to support people with alcohol and/or illicit substance addictions, people struggling with their mental health, housing and other vulnerabilities. Part of your role will be to work alongside a range of partners within criminal justice and other agencies including housing and health and social care. As a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker, you will make a real difference as you empower individuals to live rewarding and fulfilling lives.
An exciting upcoming area of development is our RECONNECT service. RECONNECT is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison. As part of your role, you will be required to support individuals leaving prison and returning back to Gloucestershire. You will be required to signpost, refer and support to facilitate engagement with local health and support services.
Main duties of the job
You will need to
- Have experience working with individuals who have been in contact with the criminal justice system
- Ideally will have experience in Adult Mental Health, Substance Misuse or Alcohol Services, Housing and Benefits Agency
- Have a strong desire to support us to develop this service in a rapidly changing climate
- Be willing to work within a challenging environment, and work with multiple criminal justice agencies
- Be part of a team wishing to always improve the user experience of those experiencing health inequalities and vulnerabilities
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- Previous experience in mental health care work - willing to undertake full training to achieve NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a community setting
- Demonstrable experience of working with a vulnerable client group, including experience of supporting people with mental health problems.
- Experience of working autonomously and managing an individual caseload.
- Must have driving license and access to a vehicle for the purposes of work.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and treat colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Ability to support recovery Act in a ways that support equality and diversity.
- To be able to demonstrate an intuitive and caring nature.
- Experience of working with people with drug and alcohol problems, housing or benefits.
- Experience of working with people who have had contact with the Criminal Justice Service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Desirable
- Previous experience in mental health care work - willing to undertake full training to achieve NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a community setting
- Demonstrable experience of working with a vulnerable client group, including experience of supporting people with mental health problems.
- Experience of working autonomously and managing an individual caseload.
- Must have driving license and access to a vehicle for the purposes of work.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and treat colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Ability to support recovery Act in a ways that support equality and diversity.
- To be able to demonstrate an intuitive and caring nature.
- Experience of working with people with drug and alcohol problems, housing or benefits.
- Experience of working with people who have had contact with the Criminal Justice Service
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).
