Senior Recovery Worker

The Senior Recovery Worker will:Provide telephone-based and face to face support to users and carers who require interventions, often when they are in crisis and distressed.

Act as second person when completing a crisis assessment, with specific focus on social aspects of a patient's life

Complete referrals and signposting to relevant agencies/services.

Liaise with other colleagues in the team to discuss appropriate careo Adhere to all Trust policies with regard to Information Technology, confidentiality etc.

Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.

Attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.

Participate in continually evaluating their own practice and the effectiveness of the service.

Participate in evaluating how users and carers perceive the service they have received from the service.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest standards, through active participation in both mandatory and supplementary training.

Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and relevant professional codes of practice.

Providing support to service users and the team in To work in co-production with clients and other members of the team, providing personalized, collaborative care plans. These will emphasize recovery, social inclusion, vocational rehabilitation and promote good physical health and wellbeing. Alongside other professionals, to assist in planning and implementing focused and timely interventions for individuals. To develop creative and flexible ways of working and strong links and partnerships with local providers for the benefit of service users. To empower and involve service users in the design of their own care and in the delivery of this and the wider service provision. To empower and involve service users in the design and delivery of their own care within the service and in the wider service provision. To use creative ways of engagement and forming professional working relationships. To offer a flexible service, which supports service users in times of distress or mental health relapse, involving relevant others where necessary, and increasing support on a reviewable basis. To ensure that when functioning as a lone worker the appropriate lone worker guidance is adhered to. Provide accurate, legible and complete information consistent with legal and organizational requirements as appropriate.

At SHPU we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.

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