Key Worker

NHS Jobs; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Sheffield seeks an experienced clinician to deliver recovery-focused mental health support within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan and implement recovery goals, coordinate crisis management, and apply relapse-prevention strategies. The role emphasises CBT-informed practice and psychosocial interventions.

You will supervise recovery workers, contribute to staff training, and maintain accurate electronic records. Experience with DRAM and outcome measures is advantageous.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Collaborative assessment, planning and delivery of recovery focused goals including developing strategies in regard to positive risk taking.
• Coordinate crisis management and ensure delivery of recovery focused interventions.
• Deliver recovery-based activities and interventions using psycho-social approaches and CBT-informed practice.
• Monitor and evaluate risk using tools such as DRAM and related outcome measures.
• Supervise recovery workers and contribute to training and development of staff and students.
• Maintain electronic records and provide specialist reports as required.

Job description

Clinical Demonstrate a thorough and impassioned understanding of Recovery Evidence the implementation of Recovery Focussed practice Responsible for the collaborative assessment, planning and delivery of recovery focussed goals including developing strategies in regard to positive risk taking Responsible for coordinating crisis management Ensure delivery of recovery focused interventions which include the provision of recovery based activity. Encourage creativity in recovery planning within the processes of the Mental Health Case Framework Undertake assessments of people referred to the services Coordinate in-reach to referring services to identify early goals and relationship building Develop graded approaches to discharge from hospital in conjunction with existing Multi-Disciplinary Teams Build positive collaborative recovery relationships within professional boundaries Deliver quality interventions appropriate to recovery needs using Psycho-social Interventions/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy informed practice. Monitor and evaluate risk through the use of tools such as the Detailed Risk Assessment and Management Plan (DRAM) Creation of relapse prevention plans which identify early warning signs and triggers to ensure timely and proactive response Complete relevant assessment tools and outcome measures including clustering Be actively involved in clinical review including Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings Complete carers assessments and support families, referring to family intervention services where appropriate Complete referrals to social care. Follow policy and procedure to ensure safe storage of medication (nursing). Administer and monitor medication prescribed to people providing information and advice (nursing). Education & Training Undertake mandatory and appropriate training relevant to your role Identify own training and developmental needs Provide cascade learning of recovery focused practice and other expertise skills such as psycho social interventions Assist in the delivery of training in areas of personal experience and interest Prepare reflections of positive working or difficult situations Supervision Supervise recovery workers according to activities and duties identified within recovery plans, these could include the following:

• Identify their own goals to improve their quality of life
• Express their needs and wishes
• Emotional needs
• Locate appropriate accommodation
• Ensure that accommodation is appropriately furnished and personalised.
• Apply for benefits
• Develop skills in order to attain and maintain independence
• Activities of daily living
• Maintain their personal hygiene and physical health.
• Actively engage in health promotion
• Vocational and educational aspirations
• Engage in meaningful and enjoyable activity
• Attend appointments
• To structure their time positively
• Initiate, maintain and strengthen familial and social relationships
• Increase self confidence
• Embrace new opportunities
• Plan future recovery goals
• Participate in and facilitate annual performance development reviews
• Participate in and facilitate regular individual and group supervision
• Provide immediate support and de-brief as a consequence of untoward or difficult circumstances.

Act as a mentor to students Governance Ensure that up to date electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and trust standards and provide specialist reports. To keep accurately and timely record of each contact on Insight Complete outcome measures as required Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of people and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Ensure performance targets and standards are met Complete clinical outcome measures are completes as required. Adhere to professional codes of conduct, professional standards and ethics and comply with local and national Management and Leadership Coordinate and manage the working day addressing issues as they arise Provide a high level of leadership to recovery workers Ensure that recovery underpins every aspect of the team Support the team manager in the completion of rotas Manage and allocate work within mini-teams Contribute to the induction and training of staff and students Support the management team to monitor training/supervision undertaken