Band 4 Support Time Recovery Worker - North HUB CMHTs - ref. e12931103
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Recovery Support Worker to join the North HUB CMHTs based at Northcroft..
The role will be within the Community Mental Health Team team offering support to patients in a community and outpatient setting; the applicant must have significant experience of working within a health/social care setting, and it is desirable that you have experience or knowledge of working with Mental Health issues.The post holder will take responsibility for an identified caseload and provide outreach and community follow up to support service users through their recovery using low intensity psychosocial interventions.
You will be working alongside a highly skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team of Nursing, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Psychology to collaboratively set goals with patients to aid recovery from their current mental health difficulties..
Main duties of the job- You will ensure that there are effective care pathways to a range of services that will enhance individual recovery. This will be achieved by ensuring close liaison with identified partners and community organisations including employment /training providers, housing and mental health. You will also engage in low intensity psychosocial interventions to service users on caseload supported by clinical supervisions provided by clinical leads and psychology colleagues within MDT setting.. You will be able to signpost services users to the appropriate facilities and provide support
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
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.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- Appropriate diploma level qualification in health or social care
- Significant experience of working within a health/social care setting, for EG. HCA/OTTO/Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of working within a Mental Health Setting
- knowledge of housing/benefits system/local resources
- Phlebotomy trained
- Completion of counselling course or equivalent
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
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