Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 3 Engagement worker within the RECONNECT service.
LPT’s RECONNECT service works with individuals who are being released from prison or Immigrational removal centres to support access to/ engagement with community services for a range of health and social support needs.
Under the supervision of the RECONNECT registered practitioners, the post holder will work in a trauma informed way to provide time limited support to service users, enabling and encouraging them to access services to meet their individual health and social support needs including mental health, substance and/or alcohol use, physical health, neurodiversity, education and employment.
The RECONNECT engagement worker is primarily required to work in the community undertaking short term pieces of work for a period of up to 6 months with individuals referred to them by registered Reconnect practitioners. The RECONNECT engagement worker is also required to work with service users prior to their release from prison/ immigration removal centres. The RECONNECT engagement worker will work closely alongside RECONNECT peer support workers.
The Service operates across the whole of Leicestershire and Rutland and the successful applicant is required to hold a full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
We also offer:
* A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service
* Free onsite parking
* Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance
* Health and Wellbeing Support
* Various Staff Support Networks
Please Note that the successful applicant will need to submit an application for Leicestershire Prison vetting clearance and have it approved before a contract can be agreed. Please be aware of the common failures in relation to prison vetting.
Contact Details:
Shannon Selby, shannon.selby1@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
* The Reconnect Engagement Worker will support service users requiring assistance adjusting from prison or immigration removal centre to community life and have identified health need(s) with oversight from a registered practitioner.
* The post holder will work within the Reconnect Service and work closely with providers of other services including the Prison Service, Probation and Turning Point to assist the service user they are working with in sourcing a solution to their care/support needs following release. This can include supporting to register/attend appointments or assessments, submit applications or referrals for support and appropriately handover to partner agencies at the end of the planned engagement.
* The post holder will need to be able to provide clear advice and support to services users. They will also be required to have a good understanding of the types of support provisions available in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
* The aim of the Reconnect Engagement Worker role is to improve the journey and outcome for service users as they navigate through their transition from prison or immigration removal centre to community life, to improve co-ordination and access to support services for service users, with a view to improving their wellbeing and independence.
* Having a knowledge of the criminal justice system would be beneficial but not essential for this role.
* The RECONNECT engagement worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role
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* The RECONNECT engagement worker will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.