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    Support Time Recovery Worker - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    We are looking for you to join our Hampshire Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and up to prison.

    We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.

    With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.

    Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.

    We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.

    Main duties of the job

    About the Job

  • Monday -Friday 9am-5pm based primarily within court settings, but also meeting service users within the community
  • You will support people within court and custody settings who are typically hard to engage, you will talk to families and friends, to gain a holistic understanding of the client's circumstances and facilitate their access to support services, providing individualised support with practical problems or difficulties that may be affecting their health and wellbeing.
  • An empathetic advocate of service users, you will promote their rights and responsibilities, building a rapport, whilst maintaining appropriate and transparent boundaries. You will be emotionally resilient, able to cope with people potentially displaying challenging behaviour and distressing situations
  • To provide help and advice to service users that includes housing, social isolation and exclusion, education, debt management and employment problems etc.
  • To provide the court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal
  • To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health
  • To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload
  • About us

    Travel for work

    You will be expected to travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as required and to facilitate this we will support with the following:

  • Parking is provided for staff at all sites and any expenses accrued will be reimbursed.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
  • There are other benefits available including Cycle purchase and public transport season ticket loans
  • Some of the benefits of joining our team:

  • AFCSalary ranging fromper annum £23,949 - £26,282
  • Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
  • Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
  • Advanced IT enablement and support
  • Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
  • And so much more
  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The 3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

  • An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or relevant training to diploma level.
  • A warm personality, good communication and people skills.
  • Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel across multiple sites in Hampshire as required.
  • Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their careers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.

    If you recognise yourself in theserequirements,we recommend you apply today

    We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to callPauline OCallaghan on or email: wholl be delighted to help.

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualifications/Training

    Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in Health 7 Social Care or equivalent and relevant health related training to diploma level equivalent.
  • Minimum of 12-18months Relevant experience at band 2/3 level
  • Desirable

  • Post graduate psychology qualification
  • Continuous Professional Development

    Essential

  • Evidence of qualifications
  • Evidence of recent reading research around speciality
  • Desirable

  • Evidence of attendance at relevant conferences/training courses
  • Previous Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of supporting people with identified vulnerabilities
  • Desirable

  • Experience of working within the criminal justice system
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system
  • Knowledge of the Liaison & Diversion agenda
  • IT competent
  • Desirable

  • Knowledge of the health & social care systems
  • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • Full driving License and car owner
  • Skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

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