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Band 4 STR Worker - Enhanced RECONNECT

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 30

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • Due to the nature of the position there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit a Male STR Worker
  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated Support, Time & Recovery (STR) workers
  • Ability to support service users in the newly commissioned Enhanced RECONNECT Service
  • Working as a team player
  • Highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
  • Ability to work within a psychological framework
  • Support the delivery of evidence-based recovery-focussed interventions
  • Ability to engage service users via in-reach into the prison/hospital
  • Ability to work proactively with other professionals and services

Responsibilities

  • Support service users in our newly commissioned Enhanced RECONNECT Service.
  • Work within a psychological framework to aid the recovery and risk management of service users returning to community settings from prisons or secure hospitals.
  • Support the delivery of evidence-based recovery-focussed interventions and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes and recovery goals based on the multidisciplinary team assessment and formulation of the individual’s needs.
  • Engage the service users via in-reach into the prison/hospital before they are released/discharged into the community and continue to work with them in the community to promote recovery.
  • Work proactively with other professionals and services, such as GPs, substance use agencies, DWP, Housing providers, families & carers, friends and peer mentors to support recovery plans.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Band 4 STR Worker position?

Candidates should have relevant experience in mental health support or related fields, but specific qualifications may vary; it is advisable to check the job posting for detailed requirements.

Is there a specific gender requirement for this position?

Yes, due to the nature of the role, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit a Male STR Worker.

What type of individuals will the Enhanced RECONNECT Service support?

The Enhanced RECONNECT Service will support individuals with convictions who are identified as high risk of harm to the public and have complex health needs impacting their risk of reoffending.

Will there be opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust offers training and development opportunities for its staff.

What is the focus of the interventions provided by the Support, Time & Recovery (STR) workers?

The focus will be on delivering evidence-based recovery-focussed interventions to support individuals in achieving positive outcomes and recovery goals.

How does the STR worker engage with service users?

The STR worker will engage with service users through in-reach into prisons or secure hospitals before their release/discharge and continue support in the community.

Is teamwork an essential part of this role?

Yes, working as a team player is crucial, as the role involves collaboration with various professionals and services to support recovery plans.

What kind of support will STR workers provide to service users?

STR workers will provide coordinated intervention, support, and risk management, assisting individuals in accessing healthcare, housing, and employment services.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kate Harris, Clinical Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at kate.harris9@nhs.net or call 07985 882 246.

What is the mission of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The mission is to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the community, providing compassionate and inclusive care to support individuals effectively.

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is simple: improving mental health wellbeing.

Science & Healthcare
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Mission & Purpose

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.

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