Recovery Worker - Beechwood Ward
The closing date is 01 June 2025
Job summary
Hours are full time of 37.5 per week
Beechwood Ward is an 18 bedded, Older Person's Acute Admission Ward. We treat everyone in our care with dignity and humanity, we understand a person's individual needs, show compassion and sensitivity, whilst providing care in a way that respects all people equally.
We promote least restrictive practice and have a very experienced and diverse team on Beechwood ward.
As a Recovery Worker, you will be responsible for the daily coordination & facilitation of enjoyable, functional & meaningful activities in which to engage patients who are on the ward. You will have an overview of the ward environment & ensure that it is therapeutic & recovery focussed.
You will have the authority to speak with patient's relatives with the aim of ensuring their care is as personalised & patient led as possible. You will have the authority to identify scope for change & service improvement & discuss these with a clinical supervisor & the ward manager.
In joining us, you can expect ongoing support from a dedicated supervisor who will provide clinical support & facilitate your ongoing development & a wider commitment to ensuring that you can be the best Recovery Worker possible.
We know how important a work life balance is & we are open to flexible working however, this is a full time position. There is an expectation to work unsocial hours & to meet the needs of the service
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
To deliver a range of social, functional and recreational activities which are accessible and meaningful to service users who have been admitted to an acute Older Person's Mental Health ward, in order to:
Maintain and promote functional skills
help individuals exercise choice and preference and self-occupation
provide sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and mental well-being
offer opportunity to take part in current interests or develop new ones and therefore contribute to their own recovery
To engage all service users on the ward in group or individual sessions under the guidance of the therapy team and nursing team
To encourage and support service users with self-occupation and autonomous activity
To support the nursing staff with the daily routines of the ward, assisting with personal care, meal times and behaviour management
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-MNH-7898
Job locations
Parklands Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9RH
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parklands Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9RH
Employer's website
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