Specialist Community Forensic Team Recovery Worker

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a compassionate individual to support mental health service users as part of a specialized community team. The role involves building therapeutic relationships, collaborating on care programmes, and monitoring client progress. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an ability to engage service users effectively and prioritize their well-being. Benefits include upfront DBS registration with reimbursement.

Benefits

DBS Update Service reimbursement

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Ability to develop rapport with service users.
• Experience in implementing care programmes.
• Skills to monitor signs of relapse.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with service users within appropriate boundaries.
• Encourage service users to engage with their care plans.
• Implement care programmes collaboratively under supervision.
• Monitor signs of relapse and alert staff as needed.
• Participate in the evaluation of care provided.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke community team working with service users with mental health and forensic backgrounds. The post holder will work with individuals under the care of the Specialist Community Forensic Team, providing support in secure hospitals and community settings. You will build therapeutic relationships to enhance discharge pathways and promote independence within a recovery-focused team. You will be part of an intensive multidisciplinary team, contributing to risk management under civil and forensic sections of the Mental Health Act (1983). Our team includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapist, and Senior Recovery Worker.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop rapport with service users within appropriate boundaries.
2. Encourage service users to engage with their care plans and access relevant services and activities.
3. Implement care programmes collaboratively with service users and carers under supervision.
4. Monitor signs of relapse by assessing progress, functioning, and mental state, and alert staff as needed.
5. Participate in the evaluation of care provided.
6. Support carer needs as required.
7. Promote health, including physical health needs.
8. Support involvement in social activity groups.
9. Maintain accurate service user records.

At SHSC, we prioritize the well-being and safety of both service users and staff. All employees must join the DBS Update Service, with costs paid upfront and reimbursed through the Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. A Basic DBS check requires registration for a DBS Online Account.

Our Values:

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer committed to high-quality care. We value:

• Working together for service users
• Respect and kindness
• Everyone counts
• Commitment to quality
• Improving lives