About this role
Job summary
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust.
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join awell-established and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 to 64 at risk of, or currently experiencing, first episode psychosis. Our team provides a range of specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Interventions and Physical Health Assessment and Intervention.
Main duties of the job
We enjoy close working links with a range of community and inpatient services for young people and adults.
We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service.
The post will provide an opportunity for those with a passion for social inclusion, recovery and meeting the physical health needs of community mental heath service users. The post of Support Time & Recovery Worker is available in the East Early Intervention Service
Minimum professional qualifications: NVQ 3 or equivalent level of study
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the ongoing development of meeting the physical heath needs of service users accessing Early Intervention Service.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To possess or meet the level of competence for Certificate in Community Mental Health and/or NVQ Level 3
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental disorders and its affects on individuals and society's response.
- Knowledge of the links between MH and physical health.
- To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience of lone working within a community setting
- Experience of working in a community setting with people with complex mental health and social care needs.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Mount
Accrington
BB5 5DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)