Do you want to support people by using your own experience of mental health, care, police arrest, court, or prison?
The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service has a vacancy with the Reconnect care after custody team for a Lived Experience Support Time Recovery Worker. This role is ideal for individuals who feel they are now in a position to use their experiences to help others in the criminal justice system with their health needs.
Our service supports people who are arrested and in police custody, going to court, or being released from prison. We work with individuals who have mental illnesses, learning disabilities, substance use problems, or need support registering for a GP or dentist. Our goal is to reduce re-offending by providing the right support and access to health services.
This vacancy is for our Reconnect prison release support service, which focuses on helping those being released from prison reconnect with community health services. During training, you will work with all of our service teams, including those working with people during arrest and court proceedings.
We are looking for full-time applicants (37.5 hours per week), but part-time options can be discussed. Please contact us to discuss working hours.
This is a progressive role. Starting as a Band 3 Support Worker, you will co-work cases with experienced Support Workers while undertaking training and developing new skills. Once you have gained the necessary knowledge, you will move into a Band 4 Support Worker role for Reconnect, which involves managing your own caseload.
You will provide support for up to 6 months to help prison leavers access various agencies and services that provide assistance and advice on health issues and barriers to accessing health services, such as mental health, physical health, housing, social isolation, education, debt management, and employment.
You will be supported by the Reconnect team and will collaborate with agencies such as Police, Probation, prison healthcare, community healthcare, and local authorities.
We offer extensive support to all staff to maintain their health and wellbeing. As a team member with lived experience, you will have a tailored support network and wellbeing plan co-produced with your line manager to help sustain your welfare and success at work.
At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We are a dynamic Trust, rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019, serving nearly 800,000 people with a wide range of community and mental health services.
We pride ourselves on a diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrating equality and offering opportunities to build a meaningful career. Join us to challenge yourself, grow professionally, and make a difference in our communities.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Cameron Rankin
Job title: Reconnect Lead
Email: cameron.rankin@nhs.net
Phone: 07917 272 375
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