Support Time Recovery Worker – Sponsorship Available

Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £29,460 – £31,909 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity is available to join a newly commissioned Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Service. This service provides an OPD outreach program at HMP High Down and a specialist residential Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE) unit for men with learning disabilities. These services are part of the national Men’s OPD pathway and represent a groundbreaking initiative.

The team includes Psychologists, a Neurodiversity Practitioner, Occupational Therapists, a Speech & Language Therapist, Prison Officers, and an Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner. We seek a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Time Recovery Worker to assist service users in developing the skills necessary for independent living.

The service is part of the London Pathways Partnership (LPP), a consortium of five NHS Trusts providing specialist OPD services across London and the Southeast. LPP integrates prison and community services to ensure a seamless transition for service users. Staff development opportunities, including specialist therapy training and accredited supervision, are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of the Progression PIPE and Outreach service
• Facilitate group skills sessions and social-creative activities
• Support the psychological well-being of residents as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Aid occupational and psychological therapists in their work
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to case formulations
• Conduct assessment interviews for potential residents
• Contribute to report writing and outcome evaluations
• Maintain accurate records and case notes
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, including de-escalation and PMVA techniques

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism in dress and conduct
• Function effectively as a team member within a multi-disciplinary setting
• Liaise across agencies to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in annual appraisals and personal development planning
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to OPD information-sharing guidelines
• Promote dignity and respect for all residents
• Comply with health and safety regulations and Trust policies
• Engage in Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance initiatives
• Follow security procedures and prison-specific guidelines

Training and Supervision

• Complete relevant training and professional development as required
• Attend HMP High Down’s induction program and mandatory CNWL training
• Receive and apply clinical supervision for safe practice
• Assist in staff awareness training within the PIPE team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in Health or Social Care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in mental health services (as a worker, service user, or carer)

Other Skills & Attributes

Essential:

• Commitment to supporting individuals with personality disorders
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and respond professionally to challenging behavior

Desirable:

• Awareness of forensic mental health
• Understanding of the mental health system
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

Additional Information

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered equally.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants seeking entry clearance to the UK must present a criminal record certificate from any country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more within the past 10 years. This requirement also applies to adult dependents.

Closing Date: 14 February 2025