Support Time and Recovery Worker
Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 Support Time and Recovery Worker to join our team in the Acute Therapy Service (ATS) based at Bridge House in Blackburn. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable worker to support us to continue delivering a psychologically led service that provides an alternative to inpatient admissions and also facilitates early discharge from the inpatient units.
The aim of the ATS service is to provide brief structured psychological input, practical, occupational and social support and respite in a safe and containing environment.
The successful post holder will have experience of working in Mental Health Services and the duties will include:
Direct involvement with service users; you will help to provide and facilitate a therapeutic responsive service for adults with mental health difficulties. This will involve supporting service users to implement coping strategies learned in the ATS service. You will also co-facilitate and deliver groups.
You will receive regular management and clinical supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and the organisations values.
- Working pattern (hours): Full Time
- Hours/sessions per week: 37.5 hours per w
This role would not be eligible for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of a DBT led therapeutic environment that facilitates early discharge from an acute psychiatric ward or provides an alternative to hospital admission;
The post holder will have the opportunity to work creatively within the team to meet the demands & needs of the service & service users.
The post holder will work without direct supervision on completion of his/her initial induction program;
Support to carry out this role will be provided by management, clinical and staff team.
- To facilitate and maintain effective liaison with statutory and non-statutory agencies in the community, and other appropriate agencies involved in the service users care;
- Maintain effective communication both within and outside of the clinical team to ensure that service user needs are met;
- To communicate with service users to maximise their involvement and understanding of their condition, care and treatment, which may involve providing information and using skills to overcome barriers in an empathic and reassuring manner;
- To participate in both clinical and managerial supervision;
- Provide both verbal and written feedback to colleagues regarding service user's presentation;
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To ensure that changes to the unit environment including accidents, incidents and complaints are relayed to senior staff and reported and documented as according to trust policy;
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-PEN966-CS-B
Job locations
Bridge House,
Duckworth Street, Whalley Banks,
Blackburn
BB2 1NT
Job description
Job responsibilities
- All actions must be reported in writing on electronic notes and any untoward incidents discussed immediately with the team leader and staff;
- To assess and implement risk management measures within the scope of responsibility;
- To be aware of factors affecting own health and safety at work and that of others.
Please see the job description and person specification for more details on this role.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
- All actions must be reported in writing on electronic notes and any untoward incidents discussed immediately with the team leader and staff;
- To assess and implement risk management measures within the scope of responsibility;
- To be aware of factors affecting own health and safety at work and that of others.
Please see the job description and person specification for more details on this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
- Certificate in Mental Health
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community
- Awareness of evidence based practise
- Ability to influence and inspire innovative and effective practice in others.
- Ability to work in line with developed specialist rehabilitation plans in keeping with the rehabilitation model.
- Confidently assess and manage risk and promote positive risk taking.
Experience
Essential
- Experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties
- The ability to work as part of a team
- To have knowledge of the cultures and religions of the communities of Lancashire
- To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures
- The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health and social care needs
Other
Essential
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
- Certificate in Mental Health
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community
- Awareness of evidence based practise
- Ability to influence and inspire innovative and effective practice in others.
- Ability to work in line with developed specialist rehabilitation plans in keeping with the rehabilitation model.
- Confidently assess and manage risk and promote positive risk taking.
Experience
Essential
- Experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties
- The ability to work as part of a team
- To have knowledge of the cultures and religions of the communities of Lancashire
- To demonstrate an awareness of the need to value diversity and work across cultures
- The ability and skill to form positive therapeutic relationships, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health and social care needs
Other
Essential
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
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 details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridge House,
Duckworth Street, Whalley Banks,
Blackburn
BB2 1NT
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridge House,
Duckworth Street, Whalley Banks,
Blackburn
BB2 1NT
Employer's website
Salary range
- £24,937 - £26,598 per year