Support, Time & Recovery Worker
Job Description
Job summary
Do you want to be part of an integral team who work with people who've had contact with the police, have been arrested, or are likely to enter the criminal justice system in the near future? We're looking for a Support Time & Recovery (STR) Worker to join our Hampshire & IOW Liaison & Diversion Service. You're enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate about making a difference to the lives of people within the criminal justice system.The STR worker will support custody practitioners in conducting triaging and screenings in custody and escalating to a practitioner if acute risk or complex needs are present. They will also be responsible in supporting the wider STR workforce with advice and clinical support across the Hampshire & IOW criminal justice systems. The STR worker may also hold a small caseload of service users to support their engagement with community services, this may include such services as drug and alcohol. You will be able to work independently on this caseload and therefore must have good time management skills. This is a full time, 9-5 role Monday to Friday. We're looking for someone who is educated to NVQ level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualifications in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Main duties of the job
- Work alongside Liaison and Diversion practitioners as part of the Liaison and Diversion Team. Work with people who are within criminal justice systems providing support with practical concerns or difficulties that might be affecting their health and wellbeing.
- To undertake need led assessment and reviews using trauma informed approaches for specified vulnerable groups within police custody, the courts, prison, and the community. Keeping them fully informed of the range of services and support available to them and the choices they have. To have a key focus on our vulnerability groups but also be aware that research shows that mental health problems are experienced by 70% of drugs users and 86% of alcohol users and being mindful of how to gain support for those individuals with the court, volunteer attendance and community setting.
- To write court reports and assist the courts in identifying community disposal roles as opposed to custodial sentences.
- To provide effective evidence-based screenings of complex service users, building a therapeutic trusting relationship, signposting and referring to appropriate services, liaising with families, carers, and other professionals where appropriate to ensure that service users' needs are met.
- Operate flexibly countywide in the community, custody suites and magistrates' courts.
- To work independently with caseload work managed and goals agreed that are reviewed regularly through supervision.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
1. An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or relevant training to diploma level.2. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.3. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel across multiple sites in Hampshire as required.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jessica Hillman on 0300 123 5066 or email: jessica.hillman@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant health related training to diploma level equivalent.
- Minimum of 12-18 months relevant experience at band 2/3 level
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant conferences/training courses
- Evidence of recent reading research around speciality
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with identified vulnerabilities
Desirable
- Experience of working within the criminal justice system
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the Liaison & Diversion agenda
- IT competent
Desirable
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Knowledge of the health & social care systems
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full driving License and car owner
- Skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
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
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Newport Police Station
High Street Railway Station
Newport
PO30 1SZ
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
