Mental Health Support Time Recovery Worker

Job summary

This is a new exciting role for an experienced support worker to join the CMHT based at Fairmile House in Christchurch.

The post holder will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The team is made up of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Physical Health Workers, Social Workers and Administrators.

The role requires working independently and autonomously with service users with a serious mental illness with the support of qualified mental health nurses and the multi-disciplinary Team.

The post holder will be expected to work across the service in the community enabling and empowering individuals to access opportunities which may promote their recovery. Previous experience of working within Mental Health would be advantageous as would a flexible, innovative and person-centred approach to practice.

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Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of registered / qualified staff the STRW will assist in the provision of clinical care of adults with severe mental illness.

They will be expected to professionally promote patients' recovery in the community whilst concurrently working within the perimeters of legislation, policy and procedures.

To provide support to an allocated group of patients, promoting their recovery and social inclusion and maintaining them in their community environment (STR role).

To focus on the direct needs of patients, working across boundaries of care, organisation and role, co-ordinated through the Integrated Care Programme Approach (ICPA).

Supporting patient's by participating in the assessment, planning and implementation of their care plan.

About us

At 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.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.