Support Time and Recovery Worker

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An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to be a part of the Mental Health Intensive Support Service, based on the Wirral.

This is a newly established Service that provides specialist assessment, treatment, interventions & support, to help people recover from complex mental health problems & to regain the skills & confidence to live successfully in the community.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be expected to support the MDT in providing intensive support to a small cohort of patients, providing high quality levels of care in order to assist these patients to live fulfilled and independent lives.

You will be working alongside the Primary Worker and Occupational Therapist to ensure effective and adaptive patient care with a strong focus on recovery, identifying relapse indicators and promoting independence.

A genuine attitude of care and dedication to this type of cohort of patients is necessary; candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

You will be responsible for ensuring all patients engage in the agreed care plan and assist in encouraging inclusion in local community services, to promote daily living skills. An effective therapeutic relationship with patients is pertinent to contribute, plan and monitor interventions and treatments, under the supervision of the MDT.

You will be responsible alongside the MDT for active participation in training of Care Staff/third party organisations that will be in place in the community that support the patient, such as Supported Living staff or Care Agency staff.

The MHISS will be proactive in pre-empting crisis and preventing admission into hospital, and therefore you must be able to demonstrate excellent skills in risk management, adaptive care planning and communication skills across a range of scenarios.

Candidates are welcome to apply from a range of health or social work backgrounds, or similar experience, however experience in working in complex patients is encouraged.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) supports thousands of vulnerable people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We provide physical, mental health and learning disability services to a total population of around one million people.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or you are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

Visit our ‘Working for us’ pages on our website to find out more about why you should choose CWP.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susie Williams Job title: Team Manager Email address: susie.williams3@nhs.net Telephone number: 01244397325