Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic support worker? The Home Treatment team in West Dorset are looking for a Support Time Recovery Worker to join!

As a support time recovery worker, you will offer support to a range of clients experiencing acute mental health difficulties and carry out assigned tasks as identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patient needs. You will give time to individuals to promote their recovery and assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment whilst they recover. Driving is an essential as you will be visiting patients in their own home in locations across the county of Dorset to support their recovery in line with an agreed care plan and prevent hospital admission.

You will work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team and have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress through training and supervision.

This is a full time post, part time will be considered. The service hours cover 9:00 – 22:00 seven days a week with shift patterns of 9am-5pm or 2pm-10pm, condensed hours would also be considered.

We welcome informal discussions and visits to meet the team, please contact Lydia Scott on 01305 363029 or email [email protected].

Main duties of the job

You will work collaboratively with the inpatient staff to support service users in their discharge.

You will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team in assisting and engaging patients in organised, planned meaningful activities for patients.

Help monitor the individual’s progress, level of functioning, and mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in their care.

Monitor that service users are engaging effectively with the agreed recovery plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis and bring concerns to the attention of the Team Leader.

Employment in this post requires a Standard 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.

Working for our organisation

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.