Job summary
We are seeking an innovative, experienced, highly motivated
& enthusiastic Support time and recovery worker to join the Community
Forensic team (CFT)
Recovery is at the heart of everything we do - it is about
people building a meaningful life and represents a shift away from focusing on
illness and symptoms towards a focus on personal health, strengths and
wellness. Support Time and Recovery workers are key to helping and supporting a
person on that journey.
The role is dynamic and challenging.The post holder
will be a core member of a multi-disciplinary CFT team and be responsible for
taking an active role in carrying out the functions in the team; including
providing support to service users who are inpatient and those who have
transitioned to the community, working closely with care co-ordinators across the
team and acting as deputy when required.
CFT support people who, as a consequence of their mental
health needs, have had contact with the criminal justice system with the
overarching aim to deliver a model of integrated care and support across all
elements of a service users pathway. With a specific focus on prevention
through admission avoidance and early intervention through collaboration with
other services.For those in inpatient care there is an aim to support
flow through the secure directorate and reduce re admission following discharge
into the community.
Main duties of the job
You will often work autonomously and without direct
supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will
prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your
colleagues where required.
You will become an important part of the team, working to
ensure that every patient receives high quality care. You may be required to
support the induction of new staff members and students
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
- Awareness of legal restraints impacting on the rehabilitation of service users within forensic care
- Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment and management
- Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and carers who may be distressed or have limited communication skills
- Demonstrate skills in motivating clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process
- Experience in managing a complex caseload
- Well developed prioritisation skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area
- To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, to think quickly and to deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and/or social care practice acquired through NVQ Level 3, PLUS training to diploma level or equivalent, equivalent knowledge obtained through short courses OR relevant work based experience
- Must already hold or be willing to obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
- Additional formal and experiential training in working with children & adults who have complex needs
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with complex needs and vulnerabilities
- Ability to assess and manage risk
- Significant experience working in community settings in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities
- Previous forensic experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
- Awareness of legal restraints impacting on the rehabilitation of service users within forensic care
- Good working knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment and management
- Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and carers who may be distressed or have limited communication skills
- Demonstrate skills in motivating clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process
- Experience in managing a complex caseload
- Well developed prioritisation skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area
- To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, to think quickly and to deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and/or social care practice acquired through NVQ Level 3, PLUS training to diploma level or equivalent, equivalent knowledge obtained through short courses OR relevant work based experience
- Must already hold or be willing to obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
- Additional formal and experiential training in working with children & adults who have complex needs
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with complex needs and vulnerabilities
- Ability to assess and manage risk
- Significant experience working in community settings in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities
- Previous forensic experience
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).
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