Support Time and Recovery Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to join the Assertive Outreach Team within the Community Mental Health Service in Bridgwater. As a Support Time and Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties to achieve their recovery goals and maintain independence within their communities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions, provide practical and emotional support, and help individuals engage with their care plans to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with service users, families, carers and a wide range of partner organisations, supporting people both within community settings and during transitions from inpatient services back into their home environment. If you are passionate about supporting recovery, promoting independence and making a positive difference to the lives of people living with mental health challenges, we would love to hear from you.,

• Support individuals with mental health difficulties to engage with their agreed care plans and work towards personal recovery goals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions under supervision, including behavioural activation, graded exposure and emotional regulation support.
• Provide practical, emotional and social support to service users within community settings and during inpatient discharge planning.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and social inclusion for service users.
• Support individuals to access accommodation, benefits, advocacy and community resources where appropriate.
• Monitor progress against care plans, identify early signs of relapse and report concerns to registered professionals.
• Work collaboratively with carers, families and partner agencies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with Trust policies and information governance requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, service development activities and quality improvement initiatives.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.