Mental Health Recovery Worker - Thetford, United Kingdom - Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

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Thetford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Primary Care Network (PCN) Recovery Worker / Mental Health Support Worker

Job ref:
NWM/208
**Full Time hours per week

Salary:
£22,711.50 per annum rising to £23,441.51 after 6-month probation

Location:
You will deliver the service within the Long Stratton, Dereham, Wymondham
, Beccles and Thetford **localities.

This geographical area is split into 4 areas (PCNs) working with up to six surgeries and will require working from multiple locations.

Parts of the role will include lone-working within GP practices and/or other appropriate community venues.

Training:

Mandatory training for this role takes place in Norwich, training sessions run from 9am - 5pm and run over 4 separate dates.

*Due to the nature of the role a driver licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role, mileage is paid at 45p per mile for cars after your home to work base mileage is deducted.

Annual leave entitlement of 26 days rising to 29 days per year depending on length of service

Benefits:

Pension, Online Discounts Portal, Financial advice, Long Service Awards, Health & Wellbeing Program, Personal Development and Job Specific Training.

The Service
**This is an exciting new service based in GP surgeries located across Norfolk and Waveney. Working with local surgeries and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to see a reduction in the number of people with mental health issues re-presenting to their GP. This will include support / signposting to access Hub-based and Wellbeing services to build increased community resilience for the service user and freeing up GP and secondary services consultation time for wider system benefit.

The Role
**You will work alongside the wider team and NSFT staff to support a reduction in the number of people with mental health issues re-presenting to their GP. You will support / signpost to access Hub-based and Wellbeing services, to build increased community resilience for the service user and freeing up GP and secondary services consultation time for wider system benefit.

Among Other Responsibilities You Will Be

Working with partners to support clients with access to appropriate mental health support.
Provide Personalised Support for clients in a personcentered and holistic way.
Seek ways to continuously improve services for clients and their families.
Provide support to PCN partners.
Connect with external VCSE agencies, Norfolk County Council (NCC), Early Help Hubs, NSFT, health professionals, Wellbeing Service, Social Prescribers, contractors, education sector.
Commitment to empower and support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
Experience of supporting people with their mental health within a professional setting.
Excellent understanding of recovery and recovery principles.
Understanding of social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.
Experience of partnership/collaborative working and building relationships within internal services and external organisations.
Experience of data collection, client record management systems and using tools to measure the impact of services.
Driving license and motor vehicle, and a willingness to travel across your locality on a regular basis.