Community Mental Health Support & Recovery Worker

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a full-time Support Time and Recovery Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team serving the Dudley North area, based at Brierley Hill.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, supervision and development opportunities, and a focus on recovery-friendly practice, with support from Care Co-Ordinators and a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in community settings and a commitment to patient-centred care are preferred.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ level 2, working towards NVQ level 3 equivalent
• NVQ level 3 in health and social care and Care certificate

Responsibilities

• Support Care Co-Ordinators by managing a caseload of service users in community settings.
• Work with multi-disciplinary team to implement Care Programme Approach.
• Provide practical support and contribute to recovery plans and outcome measures.

Skills

Effective communication

Community mental health

Recovery-model practice

Group work facilitation

Independent working

Education

NVQ level 3 health and social care

NVQ level 2 / GCSE equivalent

Care certificate

Job description

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a full-time Support Time and Recovery Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team serving the Dudley North area, based at Brierley Hill.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, supervision and development opportunities, and a focus on recovery-friendly practice, with support from Care Co-Ordinators and a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in community settings and a commitment to patient-centred care are preferred.