Support Time Recovery Worker

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Support, Time and Recovery Worker position is available within the Weymouth & Portland Older Persons Community Mental Health Team. The role involves supporting individuals with severe mental illness, promoting recovery and independence through community resources. Candidates should be flexible, innovative, and possess a good understanding of mental health issues. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and the Trust offers a supportive work environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Mental Health is advantageous.
• A car owner/driver is essential.
• Developing clinical skills like taking ECGs and monitoring vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with severe mental illness in their recovery.
• Facilitate access to community resources to promote independence.
• Provide evidence-based care and treatment.

Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Innovation

Person-centered practice

Understanding of mental health issues

Job description

A position for a Support, Time and Recovery (STR) Worker has become available within the Weymouth & Portland Older Persons Community Mental Health Team. This is a part-time, permanent post.

The team you will join is a friendly, supportive, and dynamic multidisciplinary team consisting of Support Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Administrative Staff, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and a Psychiatrist.

The applicant must be able to work collaboratively within the team and independently as a lone worker, seeing patients and carers in a community setting. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based care and treatment, and work creatively with community resources to support patient engagement.

Previous experience in Mental Health is advantageous. Further training and learning opportunities will be provided. We seek someone who is flexible, innovative, and person-centered in their practice. A car owner/driver is essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Early application is encouraged as the post may close before the deadline if response levels are exceptional.

We are looking for an individual with a good understanding of working with people with mental health issues, passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their recovery goals.

The role involves supporting people with severe mental illness in their recovery, including graded exposure work and facilitating access to community resources to promote independence. The post also requires developing clinical skills, such as taking ECGs, monitoring vital signs, and performing venipuncture, to ensure compliance with physical health monitoring standards.

The Weymouth & Portland Older Persons CMHT is a busy but friendly team that values support and learning. We frequently host students and consider this a great environment for professional development.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for employment, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribing to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare, our mission is to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We are a forward-thinking Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, with high patient and staff satisfaction scores. We offer diverse working locations across Dorset, contributing to vibrant communities and a supportive work environment.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is central to our success. We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic and excel. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and help us improve every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Emma Pancar
• Job title: Team Leader, Weymouth & Portland CMHT
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]