The post holder will work with adults and their families with acute and complex mental health problems. They will provide support, give time in order to promote recovery from ill health and encourage the development of independence. They will be a part of a multidisciplinary team from which they will receive support and supervision, and will work with a group of clients, helping to develop & implement programmes of care within the framework of the City Wide Home Treatment Team, utilising Collaborative Care Planning.
Implement agreed programmes of care with service users and carers under the supervision of a named professional.
Help to identify changes to an individual's mental health and have a good understanding and awareness of issues around risk.
To support service users in achieving their goals, by providing practical health and social care agreed by the client and their care co-ordinator
Be able to undertake basic physical health care observations.
Develop a rapport with service users within appropriate boundaries.
To take a role in health promotion both with service users, carers & other staff.
To take a role in evaluation of care provided
To encourage service users to be fully involved and engaged with their agreed care plan and to access appropriate services
Be able to refer individuals to appropriate ongoing community care services, including health, statutory organisations and voluntary services.
Engage in supervision and appraisal process with qualified team members
To maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out the work of the Trust.
Participate in service requirements for audit/data collection
Participate in training, team away days and induction plans
This job description is subject to revision, following discussion with the post holder
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
As a recovery worker you will be working intensively with a small number of people, enabling them to live their lives and achieve their own goals with support from a Multi-Disciplinary team of Mental Health Nurses, Occupational and Art Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers and Doctors.
All team members will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the team and we will offer induction and training in a wide range of areas which will give you the skills to feel confident in your role. You will be supported to recognise strengths and difficulties and respond to changes in person that may lead to increased risks.
General Requirements
To be aware of and abide by service policies re confidentiality and information sharing
To have a working knowledge of Collaborative Care Planning
Receive supervision from agreed supervisor on a regular, planned basis, and work within the appraisal process
Receive team / peer supervision via attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team meeting
To be committed to professional development regarding practice of work with client group
To undertake general duties as part of the normal work of the team
To maintain accurate and up to date records of all contacts and interventions with service users
To undertake any other duties that maybe allocated by the Team Manager within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with 'best practice' risk management.
To be able to work independently in Service Users homes.
Principal Duties
Implement agreed programmes of care with service users and carers under the supervision of a named professional.
Help to identify changes to an individuals mental health and have a good understanding and awareness of issues around risk.
To support service users in achieving their goals, by providing practical health and social care agreed by the client and their care co-ordinator
Be able to undertake basic physical health care observations.
Develop a rapport with service users within appropriate boundaries.
To take a role in health promotion both with service users, carers & other staff.
To take a role in evaluation of care provided
To encourage service users to be fully involved and engaged with their agreed care plan and to access appropriate services.
Be able to refer individuals to appropriate ongoing community care services, including health, statutory organisations and voluntary services.
Engage in supervision and appraisal process with qualified team members
Service Development
To maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out the work of the Trust.
Participate in service requirements for audit/data collection
Participate in training, team away days and induction plans
This job description is subject to revision, following discussion with the post holder