Recovery Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit Recovery Support Worker working closely care coordinators and a full MDT in the community team of nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists etc.
This role is an exciting opportunity to which allows you to use initiative, working as part of a close-knit team. If you haven't worked in the community before, this may be your chance to take a new direction in your career, if you have worked in the community before, you will know the flexibility, and variety that community work offers.
In this role you will be expected to facilitate Recovery through activities and be creative in the way you work with service users. Even more so we want our staff to engage with service users and understand their interests and passions and adapt working styles to suit them. RSWs also do 1:1 work with clients, in community settings, care homes, supported living environment and in client's own homes. This includes focusing on work surrounding self-care, productivity, activities geared at social inclusion (getting into employment or college) and leisure (participating in interests or group activities)., The main duties of the role include working with service users in the community and facilitating activities that foster inclusion, self esteem, daily living skills and general wellbeing. We are always looking for new and creative ways to engage service users in the community and are open to RSW's input in this area.
The other main duties include 1:1 work which could be anything from trying to motivate a service user to engage in social activities, such as taking them out to a coffee shop on a weekly basis, supporting service users to health care appointments, benefits, getting them involved in fitness, the gym, or sports, looking at people's interests and supporting them to engage in these. Social inclusion would be a main part of the role, making connections and links in the community in order to integrate and support our service users to engage in meaningful activity.
Working with service users in the community, some of who may have forensic history, means risk assessment is one of the key areas to keep in mind. We are looking for someone thorough in their skills to risk assess, as well as use themselves therapeutically through rapport with service users., · Following an assessment, to provide practical and recovery focused support to service users and carers as described in their care plan.
· Working with care coordinators or lead clinicians to provide clearly defined recovery focused interventions, in line with care packages.
· To attend and actively participate in team meetings/care plan review meeting and team training as appropriate.
· To positively promote and support independent living for service users in the community by maintaining extensive knowledge and links with the community resources and actively supporting service users to access them.
· To develop a rapport with service users based upon professional support and collaboration but within appropriate boundaries.
· To provide regular and practical support to service users and carers to maintain dignity and independence.
· To enable service users to acquire daily living skills: "living ordinary lives" (e.g. shopping and cooking).
· To help service users to gain access to resources to include benefits and welfare rights.
· To help service users to access information on health promotion.
· To help service users with gaining skills in accessing physical health services and monitoring their health needs in the community.
· To help identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the client's progress, level of functioning and mental state and updating the care coordinator or other staff involved in the care of the client.
· To support service users to develop self- management tools and coping strategies.
· To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures; entering appropriate details in case records.
· To adhere to the Trust Risk Assessment Policy, escalating to senior staff without delay, any concerns around clinical risks for clients.
· To use electronic service user records to record care plans, pathway documents and progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner in accordance with the Trust Policy.
· Report, without delay any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers and staff and others to appropriate authorities and or/ organisations.
· To understand and contribute to the Trust Risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures : being aware of the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users.
· To adhere to the team's local Lone working policy
· To provide practical support in emergency situations as required by the care co-ordinator (i.e. arranging protection of property, transporting, arranging services, arranging protection of pets, collecting prescriptions, clothing)
· Contribute to the planning of protocols and developing the service to the clients as appropriate.
· To liaise and work in close co-operation with members of the Mental Health and LD and CBSS Management and other mental health professionals, and voluntary and private sector agencies as required
· To raise any concerns regarding service user care or service delivery.
At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:
+ BME (Evolve) Staff Network
+ Christian Staff Network
+ DiverseAbility
+ Deaf Staff Network
+ Mental Health Staff Forum
+ Women's Staff Network
+ LGBTQIA+
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
Please note:
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust

NHS AfC: Band 4
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working., We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.