Band 4 Perinatal Recovery Worker - Swindon and BaNES

NHS; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health is seeking a Band 4 Perinatal Recovery Worker in Swindon and BaNES. The role involves providing support to women experiencing perinatal mental health issues, with a focus on enhancing mother-infant relationships. Candidates should possess knowledge of perinatal mental health and crisis management. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring personal transport due to public transport limitations.

Benefits

NHS pensions

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload and delivering recovery-focused interventions.
• Building relationships and collaborating with service users and their carers.
• Contributing to team development and ensuring high-quality care.

Skills

Understanding of perinatal mental health

Knowledge of risk assessment

Experience working in mental health settings

Job description

Band 4 Perinatal Recovery Worker - Swindon and BaNES

Do you have experience working with perinatal mental health or an interest in this field? Are you seeking a role with flexibility, including remote and face-to-face support? We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic individual eager to make a difference for women, their partners, and families to join our team.

The BSW Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Team is a multidisciplinary team providing support for women experiencing moderate to severe or complex perinatal mental health issues, or at high risk of relapse during pregnancy and postpartum. Our work focuses on supporting mothers' mental health and strengthening their relationship with their baby. We also offer training, consultation, and advice to other professionals and agencies involved in perinatal care.

This position covers the BaNES and Swindon area. The team operates a hybrid model, with a main hub in Chippenham and additional sites in Swindon, Bath, and South Wiltshire, alongside remote working.

Access to personal transport is essential due to unreliable public transportation in parts of the area.

Main duties of the job

The team provides assessments, treatments, and psychological interventions to address mental health issues and improve mother-infant relationships. The role involves supporting the team, particularly band 6 clinicians, in delivering these services.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.

We promote mental health and wellbeing, focusing on a person-centered approach. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Working with AWP offers opportunities for professional development, supported by NHS pensions and discounts.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, planning and delivering recovery-focused interventions, building hopeful relationships, and working collaboratively with service users and their carers. The role involves safety planning, crisis management, promoting independence, maintaining records, and safeguarding.

You will be expected to develop your skills continually and contribute to team development, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

• Understanding of perinatal mental health and its impact on mother-infant relationships
• Knowledge of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures
• Experience working in mental health settings

Statutory Awareness

• Knowledge of statutory processes for vulnerable individuals, including safeguarding meetings (Child Protection, MARAC, MAPPA)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and related regulations.