Health and Justice- Support, Time, Recovery Worker
3 weeks ago
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for working in Health and Justice (H&J) Services, dependent on skill and service need. Health and Justice is not itself a treatment service, but it is an identification, assessment and short term support service.
There will be Health and Justice Practitioners within Custody Suites, Courts and Prisons (RECONNECT) to identify and assess vulnerable individuals. It uses assessments to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support, and ensures criminal justice practitioners are notified of specific health requirements and vulnerabilities of an individual, which can be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.
The post holder will be responsible for providing short term support to vulnerable individuals upon leaving Custody or Court, where further support is required. The post holder will be responsible for working closely with the individual to prioritise need/s and plan actions to address the identified need/s. This may include supporting an individual to make a referral to a specific service and support the individual to attend the initial appointment with that service.
The role will involve ongoing assessment, accessing and implementing a wide and, at times, complex range of care services across an ageless Service.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks as part of the Health and Justice Service.
Main duties of the job
Working with service users referred to Health & Justice and the individual's carers, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Involve the individual in the planning and prioritisation of their activity where possible. Provide short term intervention to encourage the individual to engage with services and attending their initial appointments. Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. To remain up to date and compliant with mandatory training requirements. Service is based at 26 Church St, Kidderminster- but offers support to service users in a variety of community settings across Worcestershire.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
Competent in literacy and numeracy Basic knowledge of physical / mental condition and rehabilitation. Computer Literacy
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent of. Training in Supporting / Mentoring Adult / Child Safeguarding Training
Experience
Essential
Experience working with individuals with a complex range of health and social care needs. Experience and/or sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System. Experience of working in a community based setting.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
Awareness of a range of vulnerabilities. An awareness of the impact of vulnerabilities on individuals. Basic understanding of the Recovery Model Ability to form rapport with individuals and groups.
Desirable
Aware of local community based services. Knowledge of relational security.-
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