Support Time Recovery Worker

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a Support Time & Recovery Worker to join the Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Team.

This is a Fixed Term opportunity for up to a period of 12 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave. We would welcome a secondment opportunity for any internal applicants.

The base location of the role will depend on the location of the successful applicant but essentially, this role covers a Devon-wide service.

The role is dynamic and challenging. The post-holder will work with individuals to provide support with practical concerns or difficulties that might be affecting their mental health and wellbeing. They will work alongside practitioners in police custody centres, courts and probation, but mainly in community settings.

The post holder will be expected to work with adults, and young people who have come into contact with the Criminal Justice System with social problems, cognitive disorders, substance misuse problems, mental health problems, learning disabilities and other associated vulnerabilities.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

We expect all our staff to embrace this way of working, recognising the equal value of everyone involved in service design and delivery.

Main duties of the job

You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable with experience of working in the community with a caseload. You will prioritise tasks and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.

You will work as part of a multi-agency team working alongside Criminal Justice Professionals and qualified Senior Mental Health Practitioners as part of the Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service.

You will contribute to the provision of effective mental health assessment, treatment and brief targeted interventions for people coming into contact with CJ agencies such as Police custody, courts and probation.

You will actively engage with a small number of individuals with offending histories, combined with a wide range of mental health and social problems who may also have co-existing complex needs eg homelessness, substance misuse, significant risk to self or others, these individuals are socially excluded and at times may present with extremely challenging behaviours.

You will ensure that individuals engage with the services referred into by supporting them to attend relevant appointments.

You will work with our senior MHPs to obtain the best outcome for our clients. Provide time limited 1:1 support, giving advice, information and support to access a wide range of services with issues such as housing, social isolation and exclusion, debt management, training, education and employment.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

18 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0497

Job locations

Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

South Street

Torquay

TQ2 5AH

Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

Seven Brethren

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 2AJ

Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

Sidmouth Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7RY

Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

Charles Cross Police Station

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 8HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Communication and Working Relationship Skills:
Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex or sensitive information.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings (Verbal & written).
IT Skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills:
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to use own initiative and to work independently.
Ability to assess situations quickly and decide upon the appropriate course of action.
Physical Skills
Good general standard of health
Full car driving licence and ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
Computer literacy.

Knowledge

Essential

An awareness of other relevant legislation, e.g. Childrens Act, Criminal Justice, Housing, Benefits, Social care.
An awareness of Health and Criminal Justice Organisations working with Adults & young people e.g. Probation, Youth Offending Services (YOS), Mental Health & Learning Disability Services, Drug & Alcohol services, Child & Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS).

Desirable

A basic understanding of Mental Health Act (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), The Care Act (2014).

Experience

Essential

At least 2 years experience of working with people with complex co-morbidities and vulnerabilities e.g. mental health, learning disability, ADHD, autism, offending behaviours, substance misuse, homelessness, debt etc.
At least 1 years experience of working with people who are hard to engage through their vulnerability, who are challenging in presentation OR employ risk behaviours including self-harm.
Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Ability to assess and manage risk.
Lone working with people who use services.

Desirable

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge of mental health and/or social care practice acquired through NVQ Level 3, PLUS training to diploma level or equivalent, equivalent knowledge obtained through short courses OR relevant work based experience
Must already hold or be willing to obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.

Desirable

Additional formal and experiential training in working with children & adults who have complex needs
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Communication and Working Relationship Skills:
Good listening skills and ability to deal with complex or sensitive information.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings (Verbal & written).
IT Skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills:
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to use own initiative and to work independently.
Ability to assess situations quickly and decide upon the appropriate course of action.
Physical Skills
Good general standard of health
Full car driving licence and ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
Computer literacy.

Knowledge

Essential

An awareness of other relevant legislation, e.g. Childrens Act, Criminal Justice, Housing, Benefits, Social care.
An awareness of Health and Criminal Justice Organisations working with Adults & young people e.g. Probation, Youth Offending Services (YOS), Mental Health & Learning Disability Services, Drug & Alcohol services, Child & Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS).

Desirable

A basic understanding of Mental Health Act (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), The Care Act (2014).

Experience

Essential

At least 2 years experience of working with people with complex co-morbidities and vulnerabilities e.g. mental health, learning disability, ADHD, autism, offending behaviours, substance misuse, homelessness, debt etc.
At least 1 years experience of working with people who are hard to engage through their vulnerability, who are challenging in presentation OR employ risk behaviours including self-harm.
Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Ability to assess and manage risk.
Lone working with people who use services.

Desirable

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge of mental health and/or social care practice acquired through NVQ Level 3, PLUS training to diploma level or equivalent, equivalent knowledge obtained through short courses OR relevant work based experience
Must already hold or be willing to obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.

Desirable

Additional formal and experiential training in working with children & adults who have complex needs
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

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.