About this role
Job summary
At Teesside Mind we work with people in a recovery-focused way and are currently recruiting a Mental Health Recovery Worker.
The Recovery Worker will work as part of theFoundation and Recovery Service for Teesside Mind under Impact on Teesside. This pathway works with individuals who need support for their mental health alongside social stressors such as debt, housing and barriers to support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work to support those with more complex mental health and social care needs who, without support, are at significant risk of using crisis care, A&E or other unplanned care services. You will be confident in working autonomously and providing assertive outreach support, motivation and brokerage to facilitate service user engagement into the right community services. You will promote independence and personal control.
About us
Were proud to have directly helped 27,000 local people this last year, more than weve ever supported. Weve been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for 30 years and during that time our support has evolved, enabling us to help people in new and impactful ways.
We believe everyone has the right to enjoy good mental health and our team of trusted professionals provide expert support to help people lead full and happy lives. Whats more, we campaign locally to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of what good mental health looks like.
Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We know just how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are. So, it's only natural that our people and our culture are at the heart of all we do. Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride in making sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported. We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
To work within the community to deliver an assertive recovery service
To contribute to triage and assessment to identify eligibility, suitability and risk
To undertake assessments, risk assessments and risk management
To engage service users with complex needs using person centred and enabling approaches
To proactively work with service users so they can access and benefit from appropriate services in a timely manner
To undertake complex casework within a high demand service
To work collaboratively with service users to implement support plans and specific outcome tools
To work/liaise with partner agencies to ensure their involvement in and support for service users and the project, including GPs, mental health, criminal justice, voluntary sector and mainstream community services
To ensure work/liaison is maintained with any partner agencies involved with individual care plans
To work collaboratively with service users to maintain change and engagement with other partner agencies/appropriate services
To work collaboratively with service users towards a planned ending and exit from the service
To promote the service within the community
To attend meetings and events and develop networks as appropriate
To ensure that project targets are met
To keep up to date service user records in line with policies and procedures
To produce case studies and other evidence for inclusion in reports for managers and funders as requested.
To contribute to service developments/quality improvements
General:
To be responsible for own Health and Safety and contribute to Health and Safety systems and safe working practices
To undertake administrative duties as required and make appropriate use of admin support
To ensure all activities are delivered within legal requirements and Teesside Minds Quality Standards
To work within the policies and procedures of Teesside Mind at all times
To take part in support and supervision as required
To take part in learning and development activities as required
To undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required
Person Specification
Other Personal Qualities Essential
Caring, compassionate and person-centred approach Motivated, assertive and accurate worker Recovery focused, promotes independence & sense of personal control Commitment to Minds/Impacts values and objectives Willingness to work within Minds/Impacts policies and procedures Willingness to undertake professional development Ability and willingness to work flexibly Ability to travel across Teesside for work purposes as required
Knowledge Essential
Mental health problems, treatments and services Vulnerable and excluded groups and their needs A range of emotional, psychological, social and vocational interventions and techniques Local mainstream and targeted services across sectors An understanding of the need for a robust service model & its implementation
Experience & Qualifications Essential
Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent Working with people with mental health needs Working with vulnerable adults with complex needs Working with eligibility criteria and to targets Experience of working in a community setting Successfully delivering planned interventions Working effectively with partners agencies Support planning Service improvement & development
Desirable
Graduate level qualification in a relevant area
Skills & Competencies Essential
Person-centred assessment, risk assessment, risk management & appropriate decision making on care pathways Collaboration, liaison, advocacy, partnership working & brokerage Excellent verbal and written communication Effective engagement and support planning Screening and rapid risk management Complex casework & management Case monitoring, coordination and endings Personal organisation and time management Administration and excellent IT skills, including Office 365 Ability to work remotely, independently, within the community and as an effective team member Ability to promote & self-manage safe & effective practice Ability to work with minimum supervision, use own initiative & make appropriate decisions Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Teesside Mind Ltd
Address The Mind Centre
92-94 Lothian Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 2QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)