Job summary
We are looking for a Band 4 STR Worker to join our Mental Health & Wellness Team. You will provide support to service users based in the Barking and Dagenham area. You will need experience of working with people who have mental health issues in the community. Your role as support worker will be part of the wider multi disciplinary team and support the community treatment of people as part of Ongoing Mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
The work is varied and rewarding. It can at times be challenging and unpredictable. You will need to be a good communicator, able to support people in distress or who are very unwell, and promote independence and social inclusion. There is good opportunity for training in-house and also developmental opportunities for STR Workers.
This is a great opportunity for you to be part of a developing and exciting service, at the forefront of implementation of the Mental Health & Wellness Teams. You can play a valuable part in ensuring our service users receive the right treatment at the right time from a Multi-disciplinary service and can go on to lead full, hopeful and productive lives.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop a rapport based upon respect and humanity that builds the basis of a professional relationship. To consistently support service users in engagement with their agreed Care Plan and in accessing appropriate services. To positively promote independent living of service users within the community by supporting and participating in daily living activities. To provide regular and practical support to people with a learning disability and autism and their carers in developing and managing dignity and independence. To provide support and participate with service users in undertaking daily living and living ordinary lives. To help service users gain access to community resources. To provide information on health promotion. To help to identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the user of services progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the clients care. To liaise regularly with key workers and other people involved in providing care. To attend and actively participate in care planning and team meetings. To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the user of services case notes as necessary. To participate in the review and development of the service, promoting service user involvement in the process. To attend and actively participate in training and development sessions and supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop a rapport based upon respect and humanity that builds the basis of a professional relationship. To consistently support service users in engagement with their agreed Care Plan and in accessing appropriate services. To positively promote independent living of service users within the community by supporting and participating in daily living activities. To provide regular and practical support to people with a learning disability and autism and their carers in developing and managing dignity and independence. To provide support and participate with service users in undertaking daily living and living ordinary lives. To help service users gain access to community resources. To provide information on health promotion. To help to identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the user of services progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the clients care. To liaise regularly with key workers and other people involved in providing care. To attend and actively participate in care planning and team meetings. To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the user of services case notes as necessary. To participate in the review and development of the service, promoting service user involvement in the process. To attend and actively participate in training and development sessions and supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in mental health setting
- Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Social Inclusion
- Understand the need for professional conduct
- Health, safety and risk awareness in care settings
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good level of communication skills (written and verbal)
- Competent listening and observation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in mental health setting
- Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Social Inclusion
- Understand the need for professional conduct
- Health, safety and risk awareness in care settings
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good level of communication skills (written and verbal)
- Competent listening and observation skills
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.
