Recovery Worker

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 November 2024

Job summary

Our Recovery Workers use activities to improve the mental health of in-patients. They also help in-patients to prepare for a return to the world beyond the hospital ward. It is an interesting and enjoyable role where your days work could include mindfulness and exercise groups, running arts and crafts sessions, conversations with service users around their interests and visits to the hairdresser or local social groups, all with the aim of achieving therapeutic goals.Our in-patients are older people with a range of mental health conditions on a 14-bed Older Persons Mental Health Ward in Southampton. We need Recovery Workers on the ward every day, so the role will involve working on Saturdays or Sundays every week.The Recovery Worker is a valued part of the therapy team and will work with staff who are friendly and supportive.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of qualified therapists, the Recovery Worker will:Provide a range of individual and group activities for the patients on the ward, which bring a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and mental well-being.Promote independence and provide opportunities for in-patients to continue their interests as a means of recovery.Facilitate access to the community and identify local resources of interest to the in-patient.Use recovery tools such as Recovery Star and WRAP to identify recovery goalsWork closely with the therapy team, under the supervision of the qualified therapists.Work within appropriate service/clinical guidelines such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Recovery principles.Record accurately in patient notesStay up to date with all statutory and mandatory trainingWork under own initiative, be creativeBuild relationships with service usersUse patience and empathy

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

08 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Based On Full Time Hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-SW-6434

Job locations

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level or equivalent
Experience of working with older people in a care setting
Basic IT skills and ability to use standard packages

Desirable

NVQ 2 or 3 Health and Social CareExperience working with people who have mental health conditionsExperience working in an NHS mental health serviceExperience of using recovery tools such as WRAP and Recovery Star

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with older people in a care setting
Understanding of the value of activities in improving health and wellbeing
Knowledge of the needs and difficulties affecting older people

Desirable

Experience of working with people who have mental health conditions
Experience working in an NHS mental health service
Awareness of the needs and difficulties affecting people who have mental illness, such as depression, psychosis and dementia

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment
A creative, fun and confident approach with older people
A holistically focussed understanding of service users
Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with older people
Effective written and oral communication skills
Basic IT skills and ability to use standard packages
Good personal organisation skills

Desirable

Experience of Group work and individual activity skills
Experience of using Recovery tools such as WRAP and Recovery Star

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level or equivalent
Experience of working with older people in a care setting
Basic IT skills and ability to use standard packages

Desirable

NVQ 2 or 3 Health and Social CareExperience working with people who have mental health conditionsExperience working in an NHS mental health serviceExperience of using recovery tools such as WRAP and Recovery Star

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with older people in a care setting
Understanding of the value of activities in improving health and wellbeing
Knowledge of the needs and difficulties affecting older people

Desirable

Experience of working with people who have mental health conditions
Experience working in an NHS mental health service
Awareness of the needs and difficulties affecting people who have mental illness, such as depression, psychosis and dementia

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment
A creative, fun and confident approach with older people
A holistically focussed understanding of service users
Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with older people
Effective written and oral communication skills
Basic IT skills and ability to use standard packages
Good personal organisation skills

Desirable

Experience of Group work and individual activity skills
Experience of using Recovery tools such as WRAP and Recovery Star

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.