Community Support Time & Recovery Worker - South Oxon AMHT - Didcot

Are you passionate about mental health and supporting people with serious mental illness towards their recovery in their community? This is an exciting opportunity to work within the South Oxon Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) as a Mental Health Support Worker. We are a supportive, dynamic and dedicated team which, although busy, has many rewards. We care deeply about our patients and their families and carers. We believe in listening and responding as a team, piloting new models, supporting each other and developing and using new care approaches. We aim to improve patient care provided as well increase staff satisfaction and sense of achievement., As a Support Worker you will be instrumental in our services and deliver recovery focused interventions (emotional and practical support) to service users in their own homes, in the community, or at our base under the guidance and support of qualified mental health Clinicians and Team Leaders. You will need to be a dedicated, patient focused and highly motivated individual, who ideally has some experience of mental health and support work. Regular supervision will be provided and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your interests and personal development. Accessibility, responsiveness and excellence in customer service with the highest regard for service user experience will be at the heart of the service and Support Workers will use their skills and personal qualities to make this a reality. As a Support Worker you must be able to demonstrate Trust values in delivering care to others. The successful candidate will be able to follow and initiate plans of care flexibly and dynamically in challenging and changing circumstances. Oxford Health works in partnership with third sector providers as part of the Oxford Mental Health Partnership (OMHP). Support Workers must have the skills and aptitude to work creatively and proactively with our third sector partners.

The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering a high quality patient and carer journey. You will be offered opportunities for professional development and opportunities to influence and contribute to service development. You will be provided with regular supervision, appraisal and support. Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Staff accommodation
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme