09 Oct
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Witney
Job description
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to people with mental health needs? Are you a caring and compassionate person with excellent communication skills? If so, we want YOU!
The Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) in Witney are advertising for a Community Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker to contribute to caring for and supporting adults with severe mental illness within the Witney and surrounding areas.
The North & West Oxon AMHT serves a diverse and multicultural population and support adults of working age (18-65) who are experiencing severe and enduring mental illnesses requiring specialist care and treatment.
The Witney team covers the geographical area of Witney, Carterton, Eynsham,
Chipping Norton and surrounding villages and the team is part of the wider AMHT patch which includes the Banbury AMHT.
Both teams align with clusters of locality GP practises.
We work in collaboration with partnership agencies such as Mind, Restore, Elmore and Response and this role gives an opportunity to visit patients in their own home, in the community or their supported living accommodation.
You will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence based interventions to a wide range of people in the west of the county and the surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
As a Support Worker you will be instrumental in delivering recovery focused interventions (for example emotional and practical support) to service users 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 has some experience of mental health support work,
working effectively as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
We use the principles of a flexible assertive community treatment (FACT) model of healthcare, which enables us to be focused on the recovery of the patient through a team / multidisciplinary (MDT) approach;
with expertise from doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff.
We strive to provide person centred evidence-based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive : "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are : "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include :
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Witney Team is highly supportive and committed to delivering a high-quality patient and carer journey. Regular supervision will be provided,
and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your interests and personal development.
The Leadership Team are all committed to the well-being and development of the staff working in the team.
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.
In The AMHT, we strive to deliver accessible, responsive and high quality care with the highest regard for service user experience.
Support workers will, alongside other multi professionals, use their skills and personal qualities to support the clinical team to make this a reality.
As a Support Worker you must be able to demonstrate Trust values in delivering care to others.
You will be able to follow 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.
We welcome prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and potentially arrange a site visit prior to interview.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service user / carer)
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users and their families / carers who are experiencing mental health problem
Desirable
Experience of dealing with people in emotional distress
Qualifications
Essential
The post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete a nationally agreed induction programme and undertake an on-going training to achieve a minimum of NVQ2 / VRQ
Desirable
NVQ level 2 or 3 or other relevant qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Ability to form positive working relationships with service users,
- Ability to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels
- Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health needs
Other
Essential
- Able to travel within the geographical work area in an effective manner
- Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home
- Be committed to continuous development of job related knowledge and skills, including essential IT skills
Desirable
- Word processing and other IT skills.
▶️ Community Support Time & Recovery Worker - Witney AMHT
🖊️ Oxford Health NHS Trust
📍 Witney