Job summary
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Recovery Support Worker in
Russell Clinic the rehabilitation and recovery inpatient ward, based at Wonford
House, Exeter.
You will be working
with a dynamic, motivated and skilled team to provide occupation therapy
interventions to adults who experience complex psychosis. We
will enable you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role, by offering
you training and
development opportunities. In
return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.
About you
This post is
suitable for an experienced Recovery Support Worker with experience of working
in an inpatient setting, or someone with experience of working with people with
enduring mental health diagnosis. Effective
communication is an essential skill for this role, so we expect you to have
excellent verbal and written skills. You will be expected to keep clinical
records up to date and be proactive in engaging with service users.
You will often
work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for
someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and work as part of
the team to coordinate activities from a therapeutic timetable.
We follow the 5
areas of wellbeing so desirably the post holder will have a level of fitness
and an understanding of how this contributes to someones recovery.
Main duties of the job
Under the daily supervision of mental health practitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of recovery care plans for adults with a range of mental health presentations in the a rehabilitation inpatient setting and community. This will involve working across agencies e.g. Vocational Services, Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sector organisations.
The post holder will work intensively with people to support them on the ward initially and in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitating hospital discharge
The post holder will be expected to work to a clearly defined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range of interventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role of people on behalf of the team.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the daily supervision of mental health practitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of recovery care plans for adults with a range of mental health presentations in the a rehabilitation inpatient setting and community. This will involve working across agencies e.g. Vocational Services, Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sector organisations.
The post holder will work intensively with people to support them on the ward initially and in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitating hospital discharge
The post holder will be expected to work to a clearly defined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range of interventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role of people on behalf of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the daily supervision of mental health practitioners, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of recovery care plans for adults with a range of mental health presentations in the a rehabilitation inpatient setting and community. This will involve working across agencies e.g. Vocational Services, Primary Care, Complex Care Teams and Third sector organisations.
The post holder will work intensively with people to support them on the ward initially and in their home, preventing hospital admission and facilitating hospital discharge
The post holder will be expected to work to a clearly defined personal recovery plan outlining their role and the range of interventions required. This will include a significant monitoring role of people on behalf of the team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment /experience of working with people with mental health in a caring situation or previous experience of working in different roles with mental health services.
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- IT Skills
- Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with groups of people or as individuals
- Good written communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain professional boundaries
- Able to work, time management and complete records and record observations etc.
- To participate un unsupervised task, and provide accurate feedback to relevant polices
- To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
- To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities and perform nursing tasks
- To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, to be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manor
- To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, to be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manor
- To be self-motivated Able to work changing shift patterns as required. To maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience towards individuals with mental health problems To maintain professionalism at all times. To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic education
- To complete care certificate within 6 months of employment , unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by appointing officer at interview, if not, if not this will be a trainee post until completion
Desirable
- Other evidence of training or demonstration of working in a mental health setting.
- Previous care experience with people that have mental health problems
- Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment /experience of working with people with mental health in a caring situation or previous experience of working in different roles with mental health services.
- Awareness of safeguarding principles
- IT Skills
- Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with groups of people or as individuals
- Good written communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain professional boundaries
- Able to work, time management and complete records and record observations etc.
- To participate un unsupervised task, and provide accurate feedback to relevant polices
- To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
- To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities and perform nursing tasks
- To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, to be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manor
- To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, to be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manor
- To be self-motivated Able to work changing shift patterns as required. To maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience towards individuals with mental health problems To maintain professionalism at all times. To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic education
- To complete care certificate within 6 months of employment , unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by appointing officer at interview, if not, if not this will be a trainee post until completion
Desirable
- Other evidence of training or demonstration of working in a mental health setting.
- Previous care experience with people that have mental health problems
- Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations
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.
