Support, Time and Recovery Worker

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Dawley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker within the Community Mental Health Service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide recovery-focused support to adults with mental health needs, under the direction of a Key Worker or Lead Professional, helping service users achieve recovery goals and improve wellbeing.

You will deliver therapeutic interventions, promote physical and mental health, assist access to meaningful occupation,

Qualifications

• This is a frontline role providing recovery-focused mental health support.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
• Strong communication and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused interventions to an allocated caseload of service users with mental health needs.
• Support individuals to identify, work towards, and achieve their recovery goals.
• Promote independence, social inclusion, meaningful occupation, activities of daily living, and access to employment opportunities.
• Undertake and support physical health monitoring and assessments, including recording physical health observations.
• Assist service users to access community resources, services, and support networks.
• Monitor, review, and report changes in mental health, physical health, wellbeing, and risk.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records using electronic systems.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate effective care.
• Contribute to care reviews, outcome measurement, quality improvement initiatives, and service development activities.
• Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety requirements.

Job description

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn As a Mental Health Support Worker within the Community Mental Health Service, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide recovery-focused support to adults with mental health needs. Working under the direction of a Key Worker, or Lead Professional, you will support service users to achieve their individual recovery goals, promote independence, and improve their overall wellbeing. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions, promoting physical and mental health, supporting access to meaningful occupation, employment, social opportunities, and community resources, while ensuring high standards of person-centred care. You will work collaboratively with carers, and external partner organisations to provide seamless care and positive outcomes for service users.

• Deliver recovery-focused interventions to an allocated caseload of service users with mental health needs.
• Support individuals to identify, work towards, and achieve their recovery goals.
• Promote independence, social inclusion, meaningful occupation, activities of daily living, and access to employment opportunities.
• Undertake and support physical health monitoring and assessments, including recording physical health observations.
• Assist service users to access community resources, services, and support networks.
• Monitor, review, and report changes in mental health, physical health, wellbeing, and risk.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records using electronic systems.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate effective care.
• Contribute to care reviews, outcome measurement, quality improvement initiatives, and service development activities.
• Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding responsibilities, and health and safety requirements.
  This is a rewarding but sometimes challenging role that requires resilience, excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
  Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus