Job summary
If you're passionate about helping people turn their lives around, this is your chance to be part of something truly groundbreaking. We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Support, Time & Recovery (STR) Worker to join our Enhanced RECONNECT Service, a pioneering NHS England initiative.
ER is a national pilot designed to support individuals leaving prison who have complex health needs and are at high risk of reoffending. These individuals may have convictions for serious offences, including violent or terrorism-related crimes. Our mission is to reduce risk and promote recovery through a coordinated, partnership approach involving health services, criminal justice, housing, employment, and voluntary organisations.
Main duties of the job
- Engage with service users before and after release, supporting their recovery and reintegration into the community.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Work closely with a wide range of community services such as mental health, substance misuse, housing providers, and probation.
- Help individuals achieve sustainable positive outcomes and reduce the risk of reoffending.
What we're looking for:
- A motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic team player.
- Someone who thrives on making a difference and can work within a psychological framework to support recovery and risk management.
This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative service that changes lives and strengthens communities. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role with real impact, apply today and help shape the future of recovery and rehabilitation!
Please note that due to the current workforce configuration in the team, this job is open formale applicants only.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 4 qualification or relevant level 3 qualification and extensive experience working within a mental health setting with people with severe and enduring mental health issues.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working within a forensic setting/prison/Probation
- Experience of mental health/social/ care services (as a service user/carer)
- Experience of working with service user presenting with challenging behaviour
Skills
Essential
- Ability to initiate and facilitate social and leisure activities with service users.
- Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings
Behaviours
Essential
- Works effectively as a member of a team, demonstrating appropriate professional behaviour.
- Able to plan time taking account of other colleagues work plans to achieve the delivery of the service.
Desirable
- Able to use knowledge and skills and mental health experience to provide a programme of activity to engage and support service users to participate in activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 4 qualification or relevant level 3 qualification and extensive experience working within a mental health setting with people with severe and enduring mental health issues.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working within a forensic setting/prison/Probation
- Experience of mental health/social/ care services (as a service user/carer)
- Experience of working with service user presenting with challenging behaviour
Skills
Essential
- Ability to initiate and facilitate social and leisure activities with service users.
- Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings
Behaviours
Essential
- Works effectively as a member of a team, demonstrating appropriate professional behaviour.
- Able to plan time taking account of other colleagues work plans to achieve the delivery of the service.
Desirable
- Able to use knowledge and skills and mental health experience to provide a programme of activity to engage and support service users to participate in activity.
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).
