Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work within the Relational Recovery Network. You will work as part of a team in delivering care for adults across the age span who have a wide range of complex mental health needs. This client group have often experienced difficult and adverse life events so interventions will be informed from a trauma based perspective. To develop your role you will be supported with an induction package, both local and corporate and you will receive regular supervision and appraisal. You will be closely managed by a senior clinician in the team.
Main duties of the job
An ability to use interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff,patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic.
Able to listen to others views respecting and valuing individual needs.
Build and maintain key professional relationships.
To manage case load and diary planning.
To have organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is widely recognised that significant life experiences can impact emotional and psychological wellbeing. Empathy, understanding and patience are needed for this role. Trauma informed approaches will assist the delivery of care.
The post holder will demonstrate a desire to engage in and promote a wide range of therapeutic activities to support service users. Individuals will hold qualities of patience, enthusiasm and a keen interest in working in an accessible and supportive way.
The post holder will need outstanding communication skills and be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in working with adults. The model of practice involves a strengths base skills and practical support. The role involves working under the direction of registered professionals, but using one's own initiative when appropriate to support smooth transition for young adults.
The successful candidates must have a specific interest in working with adults, their families and carers'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is widely recognised that significant life experiences can impact emotional and psychological wellbeing. Empathy, understanding and patience are needed for this role. Trauma informed approaches will assist the delivery of care.
The post holder will demonstrate a desire to engage in and promote a wide range of therapeutic activities to support service users. Individuals will hold qualities of patience, enthusiasm and a keen interest in working in an accessible and supportive way.
The post holder will need outstanding communication skills and be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in working with adults. The model of practice involves a strengths base skills and practical support. The role involves working under the direction of registered professionals, but using one's own initiative when appropriate to support smooth transition for young adults.
The successful candidates must have a specific interest in working with adults, their families and carers'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with childhood trauma and people with mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of impact of adverse life events
- Knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions with adults who have experience adverse life events.
Desirable
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self ability to organise own time and diary.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The post holder must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be used for work purposes as an essential part of this role is working within the community.
Desirable
- The post holder must be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with childhood trauma and people with mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of impact of adverse life events
- Knowledge of specialist therapeutic interventions with adults who have experience adverse life events.
Desirable
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self ability to organise own time and diary.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The post holder must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be used for work purposes as an essential part of this role is working within the community.
Desirable
- The post holder must be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values/standards and reflect these as their behaviours.
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.
