Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of basic processes involved in obtaining training and employment.
- Knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Knowledge
Basic understanding of professionalism required when working for a public service.
- Experience
Experience of mental health services (eg. as a worker or service user/ carer).
- Experience
Experience of sustained previous employment.
- Experience
Experience of relating well to people experiencing psychosis
- Personal Qualities
High level communication skills (written and verbal) - ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues effectively via face-to-face contact, by telephone and in writing.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to organise own work and priorities with supervision.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to deal with difficult or urgent situations.
- Personal Qualities
Ability/ flexibility to work outside set hours, occasionally, when the needs of the service require it.
- Personal Qualities
Willingness to undertake further training, including Mandatory.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with clients, who may be distressed, disturbed or confused.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to work positively with other mental health professionals in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to care plans for clients.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to accurately assess basic situations of risk and act appropriately.
- Personal Qualities
Demonstrate capacity to use skills in order to ensure a high standard of service to all clients regardless of age gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or cultural background.
- Qualifications and Training
NVQ3 or equivalent with relevance to post.
- Qualifications and Training
GCSE or equivalent in verbal and written English and maths
- Qualifications and Training
Basic computer skills
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Understanding of basic issues related to supporting families in which an individual experiences psychosis.
- Experience
Working with At Risk Mental State (ARMS) service
- Experience
Working with Children and Adolescents – CAMHS
- Experience
Experience of therapeutic or activity Group.
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven experience of working in a community-based setting. You will be responsible for the delivery of care to an allocated caseload of Service Users, living in the Community, experiencing, or recovering from, mental health difficulties, specifically focussing on Early intervention principles.
You will provide direct support and advice to Service Users and Carers, within the Early intervention framework, embracing the individual right to choice and control and in accordance with Clients’ Care Plans.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Team, working in partnership with a range of stakeholders inside and outside of the Trust.
The successful candidate will be based 1 WTE at H and F Claybrook Road
Main duties of the job
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team structure of the Adult Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (EIS).
- To support and work alongside the Care Co-ordinators and to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care.
- To provide Support, give Time to an allocated group of service users, promoting Recovery and maintaining them in the community environment.
- To make a valuable contribution to multi-disciplinary team assessments and the formulation and implementation of MDT care plans.
- To maintain a high standard of care, ensuring that the quality of care provided is continually informed by the best evidence-based practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Support and Recovery Worker with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Combined role role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term: 6 months). The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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