Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker

Job summary

Our Early Intervention Service (EIS) and At Risk Mental State Services (ARMS) are expanding and we are looking for Support Time Recovery Workers to work across both services. The role is based at Hillcrest Ensbury Park.

To provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users aged 14-65 under the EIS and ARMS service to help in promoting their recovery and social inclusion, maintaining them in their community environment.

Working as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team which includes Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialists and Admin Assistants.

The EIS and ARMS service support people who are at risk of developing psychosis or who have had first episode of psychosis.

This is a full time Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 role, part time applications would be considered with opportunities for flexible working. Being a driver is essential for this role.

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

To enable the planning, delivery and review of individual care plans and strategies for service users with mental health needs.

To provide support with daily living, "living ordinary lives" working within the Recovery Model; e.g. social inclusion.

To positively promote independent living of service users within their chosen communities through regular and practical support of them and their carers.

To help service users gain access to resources, including benefits and welfare rights, to appropriate housing and meaningful occupation.

To promote service users physical wellbeing through regular health checks, promoting healthy life choices and promoting social inclusion.

To help identify early signs of relapse in conjunction with the individual and to liaise, as needed, with the appropriate professionals.

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.