Primary Care Network (PCN) Recovery Workerabout Primary Care Network (PCN) Recovery Worker

Norfolk Care Careers; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social care is seeking a Primary Care Network Recovery Worker in Great Yarmouth. This full-time role involves supporting adults with mental health needs, enhancing community resilience, and collaborating with various agencies. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in mental health support and demonstrate a commitment to empowering individuals.

Benefits

Employee support line

Free enhanced DBS check

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to empower and support people.
• Experience of supporting people with mental health in a professional setting.
• Excellent understanding of recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with access to appropriate mental health support.
• Provide personalised support in a holistic way.
• Work with partners to improve services for clients.

Skills

Support mental health clients

Partnership/collaborative working

Data collection

Job description

New

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Details

• Created 06 June 2025
• Closing date 06 July 2025
• Pay £24,891.80 per year
• Hours 37.5 per week
• Reference NWM/568
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Vacancy Category Social care support roles
• Service type Social Care Support Roles Mental health support
• Area Great Yarmouth
• Service users Adults (18-64 years) with mental health needs
• Driving licence required Yes
• Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
• Does the role involve personal care? No
  
  

Description

PCN Role will include support / signposting to access Hub-based and Wellbeing services to build increased community resilience for the service user and freeing up GP and secondary services consultation time for wider system benefit.

As well as working with patients 14+ with their mental health, we are excited to potentially offer the opportunity for staff to be upskilled in certain specialisms, whereby you will be given extra training to support patients in areas such as: Dementia, Bereavement, ADHD/Autism, Children and Young People, Family, and 18-25 years olds. Please note this isn't an exhaustive list and can be discussed during interview.

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The Role

You will work alongside the wider team and NSFT staff to support a reduction in the number of people with mental health issues re-presenting to their GP. You will support / signpost to access Hub-based and Wellbeing services, to build increased community resilience for the service user and freeing up GP and secondary services consultation time for wider system benefit.

Among Other Responsibilities You Will

• Work with partners to support clients with access to appropriate mental health support.
• Provide Personalised Support for clients in a person-centered and holistic way.
• Seek ways to continuously improve services for clients and their families.
• Provide support to PCN partners.
• Connect with external VCSE agencies, Norfolk County Council (NCC), Early Help Hubs, NSFT, health professionals, Wellbeing Service, Social Prescribers, contractors, education sector.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Commitment to empower and support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Experience of supporting people with their mental health within a professional setting.
• Excellent understanding of recovery and recovery principles.
• Understanding of social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and building relationships within internal services and external organisations.
• Experience of data collection, client record management systems and using tools to measure the impact of services.
• Driving license and motor vehicle, and a willingness to travel across your locality on a regular basis.
  
  

Individual Interview Dates will be confirmed for interviews

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please refer to the job description for more information - JD 2024 PCN Recovery Worker.pdf

How to Apply

• Candidates are required to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the "Apply for this job". If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Employee support line
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Retailer discounts
  
  

Locations

28-31 Dene Side, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AX.

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Contact details

Name Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Address 28 DENESIDE

GREAT YARMOUTH

NR30 3AX

United Kingdom

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