Recovery Time Support Worker | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2024 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S264TH |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6109669/376-RCG-0454 |
Summary
There is a vacancy for a recovery Support Worker in Rotherham Assertive Outreach Team. The role involves working with service users with complex mental health needs on an individual and group basis, assisting care coordinators to provide care through the care programme/case management approach. You will provide practical and regular support to service users and carers in community or inpatient settings, with a focus on socially inclusive activities and recovery.
You will need to have a willingness to undertake on going training; up to NVQ level 3 and/or certificate in mental health. You will have two years experience of working with vulnerable adults in a paid or unpaid capacity, experience of teamwork or experience of using mental health services or caring for someone with mental health problems.
The Team embraces social inclusion and recovery principles, promoting a positive person centred approach using evidence based assessment and interventions.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a range of therapeutic interventions and other aspects of the service user's care plan under the guidance of the multi-disciplinary team inclusive of occupational therapists, psychiatric nurses, , psychologists and consultant psychiatrists.
This is a varied role and applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, person-centred approaches to care and utmost respect and compassion for the people we serve. You will work as part of a large team of multi skilled, experienced colleagues who will be able to support to deliver safe and effective care. Opportunity's for training and development are encouraged and offered within the team. A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Apr 2024
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