Combat Stress

Recovery Support Worker

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Job summary

As a Residential Support Worker a role working with our Armed Forces veterans would be a hard one to beat. Our veterans have served in every campaign since the First World War, and for over a hundred years our team have been there to support them with their mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

* To work under the supervision of registered nurses. * To support registered nursing staff in the admission and discharge of clients. * To fulfil the role of associate key worker, offering 'assisted self-help' to the veteran in line with their treatment plan and to work as a dynamic and collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team. * Participate effectively in the shift handover meetings and other identified clinical meetings. * To contribute to the whole system treatment planning process, developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment and encouraging and supporting service users to define their treatment needs. To preserve the dignity of clients and their families/carers at all times. * To support the veteran with any personal care needs in line with the treatment plan. * To understand risk in relation to each veteran and have a full working knowledge of not only the risk management policies of the Charity but also each veteran's individual risk management plan. * To co-facilitate psycho-educational, wellbeing and relaxation groups within the hub as designated by the multidisciplinary team. * To support service users with psychosocial activities and to gain new experiences within the local community in line with the treatment plan. * To escort clients to clinic and hospital appointments as required. * To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency clinical meetings.

About us

Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,773 to £25,316 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CS/ES/RSW

Job locations

Oaklawn Road

Leatherhead

KT22 0BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Based at our hub in England South, Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0BX Status: Permanent Salary: Band 3, £24,773 - £25,316, per annum, dependent on experience, plus 5% Outer London Fringe Allowance Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________ About Us: Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online. About the role: As a Residential Support Worker a role working with our Armed Forces veterans would be a hard one to beat. Our veterans have served in every campaign since the First World War, and for over a hundred years our team have been there to support them with their mental health needs. You will work with a service user group who have a real motivation to make positive changes to their lives and your experience, compassion and focus on recovery will help them to get there. Experience of working with military and veteran populations would be welcome but it is by no means essential. Your interest, enthusiasm and commitment are more important. You will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and we will work with you to develop your skills and abilities, we know that an investment in you, is an investment in our veterans. You will provide flexible and individualised support to meet the mental health requirements of veterans with mental health needs. Our recovery support workers are essential to the success of Combat Stress. Some key elements of the role will include:

  • Work with the multi-disciplinary team to support veterans on a day-to-day basis with their health and wellbeing and maintain a recovery focus.
  • Supporting nursing staff with admissions and discharges into the residential programme.
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, caring and therapeutic environment to facilitate the well-being of the veterans.
    • If you are interested in joining us to contribute to developing our mental health services for veterans, then we would be delighted to hear from you. This role is subject to a DBS check. As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 What we offer: You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base. Benefits: * 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. After 5 years continuous service, this will increase to 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays * Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary * Discount shopping vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Access to the Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible working * Access to Blue Light Card scheme * Death in Service Scheme Plus many more. ________________________________________________________________________________ Closing date: 29 May 2024 Interview date: TBC Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants ________________________________________________________________________________

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Based at our hub in England South, Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0BX Status: Permanent Salary: Band 3, £24,773 - £25,316, per annum, dependent on experience, plus 5% Outer London Fringe Allowance Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________ About Us: Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online. About the role: As a Residential Support Worker a role working with our Armed Forces veterans would be a hard one to beat. Our veterans have served in every campaign since the First World War, and for over a hundred years our team have been there to support them with their mental health needs. You will work with a service user group who have a real motivation to make positive changes to their lives and your experience, compassion and focus on recovery will help them to get there. Experience of working with military and veteran populations would be welcome but it is by no means essential. Your interest, enthusiasm and commitment are more important. You will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and we will work with you to develop your skills and abilities, we know that an investment in you, is an investment in our veterans. You will provide flexible and individualised support to meet the mental health requirements of veterans with mental health needs. Our recovery support workers are essential to the success of Combat Stress. Some key elements of the role will include:

  • Work with the multi-disciplinary team to support veterans on a day-to-day basis with their health and wellbeing and maintain a recovery focus.
  • Supporting nursing staff with admissions and discharges into the residential programme.
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, caring and therapeutic environment to facilitate the well-being of the veterans.
    • If you are interested in joining us to contribute to developing our mental health services for veterans, then we would be delighted to hear from you. This role is subject to a DBS check. As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 What we offer: You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base. Benefits: * 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. After 5 years continuous service, this will increase to 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays * Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary * Discount shopping vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Access to the Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible working * Access to Blue Light Card scheme * Death in Service Scheme Plus many more. ________________________________________________________________________________ Closing date: 29 May 2024 Interview date: TBC Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants ________________________________________________________________________________

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • * NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care
    • * Experience of working within the Care Sector
    • * Experience of recording information in clinical records
    • * Experience of working within a recovery focused environment

    Desirable

    • * Experience in mental health sector
    • * NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
    • * UK Driving License
    • * Experience in associate key working
    • * Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Good IT skills
    • * Excellent verbal and written skills
    • * Good understanding of Health and Safety
    • * Ability to accept constructive feedback
    • * Ability to manage work under pressure
    • * Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment
    • * Ability to diffuse difficult situations using effective communication skills
    • * Excellent understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

    Desirable

    • * Conflict resolution skills
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • * NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care
    • * Experience of working within the Care Sector
    • * Experience of recording information in clinical records
    • * Experience of working within a recovery focused environment

    Desirable

    • * Experience in mental health sector
    • * NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
    • * UK Driving License
    • * Experience in associate key working
    • * Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

    Experience

    Essential

    • * Good IT skills
    • * Excellent verbal and written skills
    • * Good understanding of Health and Safety
    • * Ability to accept constructive feedback
    • * Ability to manage work under pressure
    • * Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment
    • * Ability to diffuse difficult situations using effective communication skills
    • * Excellent understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

    Desirable

    • * Conflict resolution skills

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Combat Stress

    Address

    Oaklawn Road

    Leatherhead

    KT22 0BX


    Employer's website

    https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Combat Stress

    Address

    Oaklawn Road

    Leatherhead

    KT22 0BX


    Employer's website

    https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruiter

    Jade Chapman

    jade.chapman@combatstress.org.uk

    01372587000

    Details

    Date posted

    16 May 2024

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 3

    Salary

    £24,773 to £25,316 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    CS/ES/RSW

    Job locations

    Oaklawn Road

    Leatherhead

    KT22 0BX


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