Support Time Recovery Worker - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to people with mental health needs? Are you a caring and compassionate person with excellent communication skills? If so, we want YOU!

The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team are advertising for a Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to help with adults with mental illness by offering practical support and advice and to improve people's lives across the local community.

The Oxford City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team which serves a multicultural population, including the universities, for adults of working age (18-65) who are experiencing severe and enduring mental illnesses. The team covers the geographical area of the city of Oxford. We work in collaboration with partnership agencies such as Mind, Restore, Elmore and Response. This discipline of care gives an opportunity to visit patients in their own home, in the community or their supported living accommodation.

You will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence based interventions to a wide range people in Oxford and the surrounding area.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker you will be instrumental in our services and deliver recovery focused interventions (emotional and practical support) to service users in their own place of residence under the guidance and support of qualified mental health Clinicians and Team Leaders. You will need to be a dedicated, patient focused and highly motivated individual, who has some experience of mental health and support work, working effectively as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

We use the principles of a flexible assertive community treatment (FACT) model of healthcare. We have incorporated FACT into the daily functioning of the team; which enables us to be focused on the recovery of the patient through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach; with expertise from doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff. We also have twice weekly MDT meetings, where we discuss clinical matters within our supportive team. We strive to provide person centred evidence-based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Dependant on experience, pro rata if part time.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-OA6170969

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accessibility, responsiveness and excellence in customer service with the highest regard for service user experience will be at the heart of the service and Support Workers will use their skills and personal qualities to make this a reality.

As a Support Worker you must be able to demonstrate Trust values in delivering care to others. You will be able to follow and initiate plans of care flexibly and dynamically in challenging and changing circumstances. Oxford Health works in partnership with third sector providers as part of the Oxford Mental Health Partnership (OMHP). Support Workers must have the skills and aptitude to work creatively and proactively with our third sector partners.

We welcome prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and potentially arrange a site visit prior to interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and potentially arrange a site visit prior to interview.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to form positive working relationships with service users.
Ability to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.
Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health needs.

Experience

Essential

Experience of mental health services as a worker or service user / carer.

Desirable

Experience of dealing with people in emotional distress.

Qualifications

Essential

The post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete a nationally agreed induction programme.

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or 3 or other relevant qualifications.

Other

Essential

Able to travel within the geographical work area in an effective manner.
Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home.
Be committed to continuous development of job related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills.

Desirable

Word processing and other IT skills.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to form positive working relationships with service users.
Ability to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.
Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health needs.

Experience

Essential

Experience of mental health services as a worker or service user / carer.

Desirable

Experience of dealing with people in emotional distress.

Qualifications

Essential

The post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete a nationally agreed induction programme.

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or 3 or other relevant qualifications.

Other

Essential

Able to travel within the geographical work area in an effective manner.
Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home.
Be committed to continuous development of job related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills.

Desirable

Word processing and other IT 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.