Job overview
An opportunity for a Support Time Recovery Worker (STR Worker) has arisen within the Wealden Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Specialist Older Adult Service. This multi disciplinary team provides assessment, treatment and interventions including the provision of intensive support and treatment to enable people to receive care and treatment in their home setting and avoid the need for hospital admissions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder holder will work alongside doctors, nurses and OT's in providing intensive support and interventions to patients within the Wealden Neighbourhood. The work undertaken by this post holder will support patients staying within their own homes preventing them from needing an admission to hospital.
We are looking for an individual you can bring us commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of an innovative service that is always looking for ways to improve the care it delivers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder with have specific responsibilities to undertake a range of delegated intensive clinical duties in a community mental health setting with the aim of helping people receive treatment & care in their own home setting and avoid the need for admission to hospital. The post holder will contribute to the growth and maintenance of key functions of the clinical area by carrying out assigned tasks, involving direct and indirect care to patients under minimal supervision and as directed by qualified staff and/or Team Leader. Following personal development planning and targeted training the competent practitioner will be able to work more autonomously in supporting patients providing intensive support and interventions to them. As a result, you will have developed a broad underpinning knowledge base at intermediate level and have the ability to evaluate information and communicate with a range of professionals.
"Previous applicants need not reapply"
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience working within a mental health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Good communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Equivalent skills acquired through experience
- Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of professional development
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This advert is for Support Time Recovery Worker - Intensive Support Team with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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