Senior Support Time & Recovery Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME16 9PL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Responsibilities include: To work within the multi-disciplinary team to support people transitioning from inpatient secure care into the community and maximise their independence. Specifically, in relation to their social support network and their integration into the community Communicate face to face with clients, some of which display severe challenging behaviour. To be able to work autonomously; as well as within a team, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload. To ensure effective communication with other agencies, stakeholders and professionals. Successfully communicate and report concerns in a speedily manner to senior staff/ management. To assist and encourage service users in attendance of their physical health as well as their mental health and related activities of daily living. To work closely with the inpatient teams, to ensure efficient and timely discharge of patients to the community service. Attend team meetings and participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision and management supervision. To work in a flexible manner to meet the demands of the service and its users. Adhere to Local Authority policy concerning safeguarding procedures. Adhere to KMMHs policies, procedures and statutory requirements. To work in parity with Sussex and Surrey Forensic Community Services, within the South East, Adult Secure Services, New Care Model. Providing increased support to our clients when transitioning back into the community. To develop personalised goals in collaboration with the individual and Care Coordinator which are specific to the persons needs. Helping to ensure a positive and professional image of the service is maintained through collaboration, role modelling and openness. Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation standards. Support risk assessments and risk management plans. To actively participate in physical health/ medication clinics, supporting with physical observations and phlebotomy. Ensure that the needs and views of carers, friends, and families are considered and that this is with the express consent of the person using the service. Supporting arrangements for carer assessments and referrals. To monitor and report any changes, both positive and negative, within the service users life to relevant others involved in their care. To be actively involved in audit processes. Disciplines: Supervise and support junior members of staff and students as assigned by the line manager. Act as a positive role model for colleagues and others in relation to professional and personal conduct and practice. Clients: To establish and maintain effective liaison/communication with service users, ensure that service users feedback indicates the service is responsive to their needs and is a positive experience. To evaluate care plans on a regular basis with the service user and ensure they are at the heart of any decision making. Team: To contribute to the safe and effective function of services undertaking team based responsibilities and lead roles, and active involvement during times of service development. Actively participate in team meetings, case load reviews and reflective practice. Implement policies and procedures as directed by the trust/ service director, ensuring awareness of these throughout the team ENVIRONMENT: Supporting service users to function to their optimal ability in their environment. This can involve working in a diverse range of settings with a range of associated demands. For example: challenging behaviours and/or exposure to poor hygiene (personal/environmental). Accompanying and transporting service users as required. Driving unit vehicles as per needs of the service and as individual capabilities allow. Working contracted hours as per the requirements of the service. May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites. The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

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