Band 3 Community Support Recovery Worker - Deaf services

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 Community Support Recovery Worker in Deaf Services at The Barberry, Birmingham. The post is 37.5 hours per week, fixed term for 6 months, with a salary of £25,760 to £27,476 per year (pro rata).

The role supports Deaf patients in inpatient and community settings, focusing on recovery, independence, and social inclusion, across a large catchment area. DBS checks and pre-employment requirements apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or NVQ Level 3 in Health Care with care experience in NHS/private care setting.
• BSL native/fluent or BSL Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to Deaf service users in inpatient and community settings to promote mental health recovery.
• Support transition to discharge from inpatient ward and facilitate joint working.
• Promote independent living and social/leisure activities within the community for service users.

Skills

Interest in Deaf service users

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health Care

BSL native/fluent or BSL Level 2

Job description

Band 3 Community Support Recovery Worker - Deaf services

Band 3

Main area Deaf Community Grade Band 3 Contract 6 months (Fixed term/External Secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5.) Job ref 436-8257444

Site The Barberry - Deaf Services Town Birmingham Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

A rare and exciting opportunity is now available for you to join our Deaf Community Recovery Team on a 6 month fixed term basis. As a Community Recovery Worker you will support our patients holistic needs within a community catchment area covering a third of England. We are a National Deaf tertiary Service blended with a 12 bed mixed inpatient ward based at the The Barberry.

Main duties of the job

• To provide individual support to the Deaf Service users within both inpatient and community settings, in their own homes to promote their Mental Health recovery and independence.
• To support transition to discharge from the inpatient ward and facilitate joint working.
• To positively promote the independent living of service users within the community, facilitate social and leisure activities for service users and to focus on their direct needs.
• To work across across boundaries of care to promote social inclusion and independence and maximise the effectiveness of services within available resources.
• To assist in the provision of quality evidence-based practice, providing advice and support and care for service users with health and social care needs, and their carers within multidisciplinary setting within a wide defined catchment area/locality.
• To be responsible for scheduling and facilitation of therapeutic recovery focused interventions for Deaf BSL users in groups and individually under the supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialist and Team Manager
• Assist in the development and provision of the Deaf Service and working with various organisations to promote the service users recovery.
• Responsible for organising travelling across an extensive catchment area to meet service users within their own communities.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the Person Specification and Job Description for detailed role information and shortlist requirements.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

• NVQ level 2, plus significant and demonstrable care experience in an NHS or Private Health Care setting Or NVQ level 3 in Health Care Native/fluent BSL user or BSL level 2 qualification

Experience

• Experience of working within Deaf Services
• Experience of working within a community mental health team

Skills and knowledge

• Demonstrates interest in working with deaf service users

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rebecca Denny Job title Clinical Nurse Specialist- Deaf Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07985883636