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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Ref: 333-D-HJ-1790 Vacancy ID: 7107553

Support Time Recovery Worker - HMP High Down

Closed for applications on: 3-Apr-2025 14:49

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 3-Apr-2025 14:49

Location

Site: HMP High Down
Town: Sutton, Surrey
Postcode: SM2 5PJ
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Fixed term: 18 months (with possible extension)

Hours

Full time
Part time
Job share

37.5 hours per week (Health & Justice Services work to a 7 day working model)

Salary

Salary: £28,622 - £30,225 per annum inc. Outer HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 3)

Specialty

Main area: Health & Justice

Interview date: 09/05/2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical:

To assist in the planning, implementation and delivery of wellbeing groups and interventions which include Wellbeing Yoga, Wellbeing Art Group and Animal Assisted Therapy
To provide one-off welfare checks to residents at HMP Highdown in order to assist with appropriate management of needs, risk, and prioritisation. NB: you will not be expected to hold a caseload
To feel confident and capable of working with residents with complex mental health experiences and neurodevelopmental needs
To work collaboratively and creatively with the Senior STR Worker and other members of the Mental Health In-Reach Team and partner agencies.
To attend and participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings, including weekly Mental Health In-Reach Zoning and MDT Discussion
To work in a risk aware not risk adverse manner
To support the day to day running of the Mental Health In-Reach Team by completing relevant organisational and administration tasks
To contribute to the writing of reports for residents within the service and to maintain accurate and timely records
To work in a trauma informed manner, acknowledging the adverse and diverse life experiences of the residents of HMP Highdown
To demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate effectively and facilitate healthy relational experiences both within the Mental Health In-Reach Team and with residents of HMP Highdown

Professional:

To dress and behave in a professional manner appropriate to the role and working environment of a prison setting
. To maintain professional boundaries with residents at HMP Highdown
To be able to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
To liaise effectively across agencies.
To fully participate in the Trust’s Appraisal review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
Ensure residents and staff are treated with dignity and respect.
To be aware of your responsibilities in working within the prison environment, being mindful of security and relevant policies/procedures

Training and Supervision:

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with your line manager as part of your continual professional development
To complete and keep up to date with CNWL mandatory training
To engage pro-actively in Supervision and Reflective Practice to support your professional development and maintain safe practice

Working Environment:

The post holder will work within all areas of HMP Highdown.
It may be expected that the post holder will work in other establishments and settings such as other Surrey Prisons.
At all times the post holder will be aware of the security policies and procedures in relation to the management of the service and its environment.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 or demonstrable equivalent in health or social care

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to undertake Continuing Personal Development

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of proving care and support to people with complex mental health experiences

Desirable criteria

• Lived experience of mental health

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Awareness and understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders – autism, learning disability and ADHD
• Awareness and understanding of trauma and the impact of adverse childhood experiences
• Awareness and understanding of complex mental health experiences
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Good written communication skills and IT knowledge
• Ability to create innovative solutions to work flexibly and creatively
• Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously
• Ability to form positive professional relationships
• Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities

Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics

Essential criteria

• Self-motivated with good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Empathy, compassion, and patience

Other

Essential criteria

• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Isabel Greenhalgh
Job title: Mental Health Service Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 020 7147 6746
Additional information: We are a friendly team and encourage any prospective candidate to contact us with any questions and/or to book an informal visit.

You can also find more information on our services and the work we do within the Health & Justice Directorate please do look at our new website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice

Our healthcare services work to a 7-day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is always managed and maintained to the highest of standards.