Senior Recovery & Community Integration Specialist

Kent PLC; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior STR Worker is part of the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) and supports individuals with complex mental health needs and forensic histories living in the community after discharge from inpatient or secure services.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, the post holder contributes to risk management, recovery planning and the delivery of person-centred interventions to promote independence and social inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused support to patients with complex mental health needs and forensic histories, promoting independence, wellbeing and community integration.
• Support patients to identify and achieve personal recovery goals through meaningful activities, social inclusion and the development of daily living skills.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support care planning, risk management and continuity of care.
• Recognise changes in patients' presentation, identify concerns and elevate risks appropriately.
• Provide guidance, support and day-to-day advice to STR colleagues, promoting good practice and consistency.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of STR groups, recovery activities and community-based interventions.
• Develop links with community resources and partner agencies to enhance patient recovery and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with organisational policies, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and the ongoing evaluation of the STR provision within FOLS.

Job description

The Senior STR Worker is part of the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) and supports individuals with complex mental health needs and forensic histories living in the community after discharge from inpatient or secure services.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, the post holder contributes to risk management, recovery planning and the delivery of person-centred interventions to promote independence and social inclusion.