Recovery and Inclusion Worker

6 days ago

Rochdale, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the occupational therapy team at the John Elliot Unit.

The post-holder will independently manage a case load of clients with identified recovery and inclusion support needs with supervision and support from the Senior Occupational Therapist.

The role will involve supporting clients with practical issues that may lengthen their stay in hospital if not resolved, for example housing, benefits, debt and other social issues. The applicant must be able to work in a client-centred way and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills to manage complex and time sensitive situations. The applicant must be able to demonstrate a means to travel around the trust footprint because home environment assessments are an essential part of the role.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with external agencies to resolve issues relating to benefits, housing, debts and any other social inclusion issue that may prevent a safe discharge from inpatient services. To conduct carry out home environment assessments as directed by the occupational therapy team and wider MDT. To contribute to the delivery of the Therapeutic Activity Programme within a balanced framework promoting meaningful occupation and social inclusion. Such as Living and Coping Skills , cooking, health education, discussion groups, Vocational, support external agencies deliver adult education IT sessions, Confidence courses and employment support agencies, Leisure, Art, music, gardening, photography, creative writing and Physical Health , walking, exercise, gym, health promotion activities. The post holder will be expected to develop a positive culture for service users by designing, planning, facilitating and evaluating a range of social, recreational and leisure activities. With guidance from an occupational therapist utilise specific technical skills and knowledge within the framework of recovery based interventions. To contribute to occupational therapy assessments, under the guidance of an occupational therapist. To work in conjunction with the therapeutic activity co-ordinator to develop group social inclusion activities. To feedback to MDT on progress of individual and group interventions through documentation, report out and formulation meeting structures.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilties within this role is to work with patients on inpatients settings to support them back into the community. Support activity coordinator in their role along with supporting OTs with their assessment of needs.

Please see job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3, or BTEC Higher National Certificate OR Working towards equivalent qualifications that reflect and demonstrate an understanding of health and social care.

Experience

Essential

Recent experience of working in acute mental health care (within last 6 months). Recent experience of working with people with mental health problems and substance misuse (within last 6 months). Extensive experience of facilitating group work with inpatients with mental health needs Experience of facilitating sports / fitness group work Recent experience of working alongside occupational therapists using psychologically informed knowledge and practice

Desirable

Experience of providing constructive feedback to peers.

Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of therapeutic interventions within the acute inpatient setting. Sound knowledge of the recovery model and social inclusion. Knowledge of risk assessment policy and procedure for therapeutic activities. Have good communication skills. Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge and undertake further training in line with the demands of the role and service provision.

Desirable

Knowledge of benefits and employment system. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skill. PMVA trained Able to feedback interventions to MDT. Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health or substance misuse problems To demonstrate an understanding and practical experience of delivering recovery focused interventions. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of people with chronic health issues and or physical disabilities.

Desirable

Ability to create innovative solution to help empower service users and promote independence.

Work related circumstances

Essential

Requirement for lone working and use of a car during work hours. Participation in mandatory training/updates. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme.

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