Support Time and Recovery Worker
Closing date: 25 May 2026
Do you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Services in Dorset?
We are currently looking for a Support Time Recovery Worker Band 3 to join us as an essential contribution to our MDT.
Nationally it has been recognised that rehabilitation is an important clinical area that supports longer term recovery for people experiencing complex psychotic illnesses.
The Community Rehab Team (CRT West) works to support people to reach an optimum level of function; re‑establishing connections within their chosen communities and engagement in meaningful activities of work or leisure. STR workers are an essential part of this work.
You will work as part of an integrated multi‑disciplinary team that may include Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Employment Specialists, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staff.
The CRT West is based at Forston Clinic. We offer a pan‑Dorset service (bar BCP) and as such all staff will be provided with appropriate IT equipment to support their role and enable capacity to work at a variety of locations.
Working hours for this post are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, flexibility will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To provide person‑centred, recovery focused rehabilitation which always considers a person’s strengths, their potential and hopes; their safety, privacy and dignity; and supports individuals to maximise their independence and build connections within their community.
To work effectively with the MDT and other agencies in the community to provide holistic care and support in line with best‑practice guidelines and evidence, contributing to continuous service development.
Alongside a named clinician you will work towards these goals and:
- Support rehab focused interventions for people both in the community and for those planning discharge from the Rehabilitation Inpatient units, working alongside a named clinician.
- Support people to regain their independence and minimise the disabling impact of their illness.
- Work with an allocated group of people, alongside a named clinician, promoting recovery and social inclusion and facilitating engagement in their preferred community activities.
- Support people by working across boundaries of care, organisation and role, actively establishing links with other agencies and building community networks that support joint working
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
- NVQ level 3 in a care related subject or equivalent level of training and/or experience
- NVQ level 2
BUSINESS TRAVEL
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Ability to recognise own limitations & when to ask for support and advice.
- A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service.
- Experience of working within mental health services, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness
PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES
- Able to effectively communicate with patients, team and other agencies
- Ability to interact with clients in crisis or distress and empathy with vulnerable people.
- Able to demonstrate and use own initiative, adapting interventions / activities to enable patient engagement
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in situations that are contentious and/or hostile
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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