Support, Time & Recovery WorkerinLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED SUN 5 JAN 2025
Mersey Care NHS Foundation TrustrDYcspZ6
Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by providing essential support and rehabilitation.
Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT), benefiting from collaboration with experienced professionals.
Engagement in diverse tasks such as 1-1 interventions, co-facilitating community support groups, and assisting with service duties.
Ability to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, encouraging service users to achieve independence.
Involvement in community-based support initiatives, allowing for close interaction with service users in their own environments through home visits.
Access to a comprehensive training and development program to enhance skills and career progression within a reputable trust.
Flexible working arrangements that allow for a better work-life balance and accommodate personal circumstances.
The Community Enhanced Rehabilitation Team at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join their newly forming team focused on assisting individuals with rehabilitation needs and complex mental health issues. The role involves working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide personalized support to service users through one-on-one interventions, co-facilitating community support groups, conducting home visits, and helping users access local resources aimed at promoting their mental health and independence.
As an STR Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering care and support, encouraging positive mental well-being, and facilitating carer support meetings under the supervision of experienced staff. Mersey Care is committed to high standards of care and offers a supportive environment for staff, with the opportunity to contribute to transformative service improvements in mental health care across the North West. Flexible working arrangements are also available. For inquiries, candidates can contact Operations Manager Rebecca Storey.
As an STR Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering care and support, encouraging positive mental well-being, and facilitating carer support meetings under the supervision of experienced staff. Mersey Care is committed to high standards of care and offers a supportive environment for staff, with the opportunity to contribute to transformative service improvements in mental health care across the North West. Flexible working arrangements are also available. For inquiries, candidates can contact Operations Manager Rebecca Storey.
Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by providing essential support and rehabilitation.
Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT), benefiting from collaboration with experienced professionals.
Engagement in diverse tasks such as 1-1 interventions, co-facilitating community support groups, and assisting with service duties.
Ability to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, encouraging service users to achieve independence.
Involvement in community-based support initiatives, allowing for close interaction with service users in their own environments through home visits.
Access to a comprehensive training and development program to enhance skills and career progression within a reputable trust.
Flexible working arrangements that allow for a better work-life balance and accommodate personal circumstances.
Community Enhanced Rehabilitation Team are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join our Team. We are a newly forming team with the aim of supporting those with rehabilitation needs and complex mental health presentations
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 CERT, providing care, treatment and support to service users with significant mental health concerns
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 of 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. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Storey Job title: Operations manager Email address: Telephone number:
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 CERT, providing care, treatment and support to service users with significant mental health concerns
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 of 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. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Storey Job title: Operations manager Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Support, Time & Recovery Worker in the UK, typically within mental health or social care settings, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and professional skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications that may be beneficial:
Essential Skills:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in supporting individuals with mental health issues.
2. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals, both verbally and in writing.
3. Active Listening: Being able to fully engage and understand what clients are saying, showing them that their thoughts and feelings are valued.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to assess situations and develop effective solutions to assist clients in their recovery.
5. Organizational Skills: Managing multiple cases, keeping records, and coordinating support plans requires strong organizational abilities.
6. Crisis Intervention Skills: Understanding how to handle emergencies and possible crises calmly and effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, including doctors, therapists, and social workers.
8. Cultural Competency: Being aware of and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients.
9. Resilience and Patience: Working in mental health can be challenging, so being resilient in the face of difficulties and exhibiting patience is important.
10. Knowledge of Recovery Principles: Understanding the recovery model in mental health and incorporating that into your practice.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
1. Relevant Qualifications: While not always mandatory, having qualifications in health and social care, psychology, or a related field can be beneficial. Common qualifications include NVQs or diplomas in health and social care.
2. Experience in Social Care/Mental Health: Prior experience working in a supportive role with individuals facing mental health challenges can be very advantageous.
3. Training in Mental Health First Aid or other relevant certifications: This training can provide you with essential skills and knowledge to support individuals effectively.
4. Understanding of Legislation: Familiarity with relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and safeguarding policies is important.
5. IT Skills: Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication.
Continuing Professional Development:
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development is encouraged in this field to stay updated with best practices and new research in mental health support.
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