Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

We are a small social inclusion team that covers Dorchester, Bridport and surrounding areas. We are all passionate about our jobs and have a warm and friendly atmosphere within the team. We all work hard for our clients on our caseloads and enjoy running groups for the wider communities. Working for START is an incredibly rewarding job.

You will work as part of a team, which promotes social inclusion and access for services users in recovery from mental health difficulties. The team focus on the individual needs and wishes of service users, working across boundaries of care, organisations in enabling and empowering individuals to access opportunities which may promote their recovery. This activity is coordinated through the Care Programme Approach/Care Management process.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

To provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users and thus promote their recovery and maintain them in their community environment. Within the context of this assess, plan, promote and review individualised activity plans utilising team procedures.

To assist care coordinators in the development of holistic individualised care plans under ICPA.

To work with minimal supervision and to manage a caseload of up to 20 clients full time.

To work within Trust policies and procedures

To travel within the geographical work area in an effective manner

To work weekends/evenings as appropriate or to meet the needs of the clients.

To work with potential providers in promoting access to activities in the local community by building good quality sustainable relationships that will support clients in the long term. Promote compassionate communities.

Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.