Job overview
Are you interested in joining a specialist psychosis service? The Early Intervention in Psychosis service works collaboratively with individuals and their families/carers who experience a first episode of psychosis. Approaches are recovery based incorporating biopsychosocial interventions.
We are looking to recruit a caring Support Time Recovery Worker to engage with our client group - age range 14 - 65.
You will work within our multi disciplinary team to hold a caseload of service users for time limited pieces of work. This work will be directly supported by Mental Health Practitioners and other clinical practitioners within the team. Your work will include supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of service users.
Main duties of the job
Reducing social isolation/loneliness by supporting the person with social re-engagement
Introducing the person to community resources
Signposting and supporting people to groups within the community and accompanying them to groups initially to build confidence
Supporting person to leave the house to increase confidence as part of graduated program
To carry out anxiety management
To identify and develop lists of appropriate community resources available within the area
To introduce people to new hobbies /interests/ activities and link them with Life Rooms and other appropriate local provision
To support the person to develop social networks
To support the person to structure time/planning for week to increase engagement
To help facilitate transfers back into primary care services and or to Community Mental Health Team.
Taking and recording physical health measurements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of the role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and engage with Service Users.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting .
- Ability to work alone in a range of community environment
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
- Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the organisation of nursing care
- Basic understanding of NHS issues
Experience
Essential
- Ability to function effectively as a team member
- Experience of working with persons within the appropriate care setting and their carers.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience within a care setting
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This advert is for Support, Time and Recovery Worker with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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