Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 3 Support Time Recovery Worker

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Job summary

Mental Health Urgent Care has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Support Time Recovery Worker to join the Criminal Justice team. We need experienced Support Workers from a variety of disciplines. The service operates from police custody and court, which directly engages and supports vulnerable people going through the criminal justice system.

The successful candidate will be predominately based in Leicestershire Police stations, working alongside a Mental Health Practitioner. The job involves supporting and screening Adults and Young People from point of arrest, identifying mental health, wellbeing, learning disabilities, speech and communication needs, safeguarding and another vulnerability needs.

Additionally, individuals who have been supported by the criminal justice team maybe followed up within the community using an outreach model. This follow up experience adds great benefit to these individuals and additional meaning to the job role. Also, the role will at times be required to support the service users within the Magistrates court setting.

You will be joining a committed and motivated team in an environment that will reward and challenge you. You would receive an induction programme across the Urgent Care pathway gaining help and support to develop and expand your skills and experience.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for Leicestershire Police vetting clearance and have it approved before a contract can be agreed.

Main duties of the job

The role will include (but not be limited to):

Assisting the criminal justice team in the provision and delivery of programmes of patient care and support under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners.

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing

Screening service users for mental health needs

Under the supervision of the Mental health practitioner, assist in planning, organising and placing referrals into other services identified as being beneficial to the service user

Successful candidates will:

Be able to meet the criteria of the Person Specification attached to this role

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of quality of care

Demonstrate skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.

Be able to work under the direction of a registered practitioner

Have the ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi- disciplinary team

Be capable of working under their own initiative

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

06 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-1089

Job locations

Leicestershire Police

Colin Grundy Drive

Hamilton

Leicester

LE5 1FY

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate would be required to work 12 hour shifts on a rota basis over a 7 day week. An average shift is 10:00-22:00.

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate would be required to work 12 hour shifts on a rota basis over a 7 day week. An average shift is 10:00-22:00.

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English and Level 3 qualification in functional skills Maths and English.
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Care Certificate or required to successfully complete within 12 weeks

Standard Requirements

Essential

Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment.

Desirable

Experience of working in a Criminal Justice setting.
Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities or within Mental Health.
Experience of working within the community.
Experience of using electronic patient records.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care. Ability to work under own initiative.
Ability to recognise own limitation and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or Level 2 qualification in functional skills Maths and English and Level 3 qualification in functional skills Maths and English.
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Care Certificate or required to successfully complete within 12 weeks

Standard Requirements

Essential

Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment.

Desirable

Experience of working in a Criminal Justice setting.
Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities or within Mental Health.
Experience of working within the community.
Experience of using electronic patient records.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality of care. Ability to work under own initiative.
Ability to recognise own limitation and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Police

Colin Grundy Drive

Hamilton

Leicester

LE5 1FY

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Police

Colin Grundy Drive

Hamilton

Leicester

LE5 1FY

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)