Support Time Recovery Worker – Mental Health Treatment Requirements

Job title:

Support Time Recovery Worker – Mental Health Treatment Requirements

Company

NHS

Job description

Do you have experience supporting people in the community? Are you looking for something new, interesting and stimulating which offers the opportunity to use and enhance your experience? If so, the Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service is recruiting a full time Support Time Recovery Worker to support people who have been given a Mental Health Treatment Requirement alongside a community sentence by the Magistrates’ or Crown Court.Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service supports people who are suspected of committing a crime, going to Court or being released from prison. We work with people who have a mental health illness, learning disability, substance misuse problems or other vulnerabilities. Our aim is to reduce re-offending by giving people the right support and access to services.As part of the team delivering Mental Health Treatment Requirements and working closely with the Team Lead and Psychologist, you will plan, deliver and evaluate pyscho-social interventions with clients whilst supporting them with their mental health and other vulnerabilities. You will be working with adults with a complex range mental health needs and other vulnerabilities.Main duties of the jobYou will communicate, provide and receive complex, sensitive and at times contentious information which requires persuasive, motivational, negotiating and empathetic skills, sometimes in situations where there are barriers to understanding.You will liaise with Court and the Probation Service on the progress of the requirement, if necessary report any breaches and work together to help the client to re-engage and successfully complete their requirement within the specified time frame.The Service operates across the whole of Dorset and the successful applicant is required to hold a full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. As far as is practical your base and the geographical area you cover will be tailored to your location, although there will be times you will be required provide cover across the whole of the county.You will be required to undertake the Care Certificate as part of your induction. The Care Certificate aims to ensure all staff are caring, compassionate and provide quality care in their work and it is therefore expected that you successfully complete all aspects of the Care Certificate to work in this position.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Date posted29 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year p.a. pro rata for part timeContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number152-M504.24Job locationsKings Park HospitalGloucester RoadBoscombeBH7 6JFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netPerson SpecificationKnowledge Skills and TrainingEssential

• NVQ level 3 in health or social care or equivalent standard of education or evidence of recent personal academic development

Knowledge Skills and TrainingEssential

• Awareness of Mental Health issues

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with a vulnerable client group

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working autonomously and managing individual caseload

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with people in the criminal justice system

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Ability to create innovative solutions alongside people to help meet identified goals and needs

Knowledge Skills and TrainingEssential

• Experience of dealing with agencies

Person SpecificationKnowledge Skills and TrainingEssential

• NVQ level 3 in health or social care or equivalent standard of education or evidence of recent personal academic development

Knowledge Skills and TrainingEssential

• Awareness of Mental Health issues

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with a vulnerable client group

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working autonomously and managing individual caseload

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working with people in the criminal justice system

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Ability to create innovative solutions alongside people to help meet identified goals and needs

Knowledge Skills and TrainingEssential

• Experience of dealing with agencies

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Boscombe, Dorset

Job date

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:29:58 GMT

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