Support, Time & Recovery Worker Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tripple Tree Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a passionate Support Time and Recovery Worker. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential care and support, promote positive mental health, and encourage independence among service users. Your contributions will not only help individuals navigate their challenges but also foster a supportive community environment. If you are driven by the desire to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working requests considered

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, particularly in mental health settings.
• Ability to facilitate group sessions and provide one-on-one support.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to service users with mental health concerns.
• Co-facilitate community support groups and assist with home visits.

Skills

Support Work

Mental Health Awareness

Intervention Skills

Group Facilitation

Education

Relevant Health or Social Care Qualification

Job description

Halton and Warrington EIP are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join our Team. We are a highly regarded, well-led service, offering care, treatment, and support to those who are at suspicion of developing a first episode of psychosis.

You will work as part of an MDT, offering support to our service users. This will include 1-1 interventions, as well as co-facilitating Community Support Groups and assisting with other service duties.

If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team, with the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, then this job is for you!

In your role as STR Worker, you will work as part of Halton and Warrington Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, providing care, treatment, and support to service users with significant mental health concerns for those suspected to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

This role will require you to undertake home visits and assist service users to access local support and network opportunities. You will promote positive mental health and wellbeing for individuals, encouraging independence and providing opportunity. You will help to co-facilitate our groups and offer carer support meetings.

All under the guidance and supervision of our highly qualified, experienced, and supportive MDT staff.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Dec 2024.