Support Time and Recovery Worker
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and compassionate Support Time and Recovery Worker, ideally with community experience, to work within the Bolton OACMHT.
As a Support Time and Recovery Worker, you will work directly with service users and their carers to support and empower them to engage in their recovery/maintain independence. You will establish therapeutic relationships to address recovery goals in order to help service users to gain access to a range of resources and services to facilitate connection within the local community. Work closely with Care Coordinators to meet the individual needs of service users, visiting people at their own home as required.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills with the support of the wider MDT and Leadership Team. There will be opportunities to develop skills in therapeutic, evidence-based interventions for service users with organic and/or functional mental illness, and also complex physical health needs. You will learn the role of each member of the team and be allowed the opportunity to work autonomously within your role under the guidance of Care Coordinators and the Leadership Team.
Applicants are expected to have an understanding of the current Care programme Approach, and also awareness of the ongoing Community Transformation plans.
Main duties of the job
- To establish and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with service users and their carers.
- To establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues within the CMHT.
- To work under the direct supervision of Registered Social Workers, Registered OT's and Registered Nurses.
- Develop plans to support recovery based on individual need.
- To contribute to MDT meetings.
- To promote and encourage independence and engagement within the local community.
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About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-6516676
Job locations
Breightmet Health Centre
Breightmet Fold Lane,
Bolton
BL2 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Breightmet Health Centre
Breightmet Fold Lane,
Bolton
BL2 6NT
Employer's website
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