Recovery Worker

To have good verbal communication skills and an excellent understanding of how to build rapport with service users, carers and others as required. To work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and to have a good understanding of individuals roles within the team Will need to understand the possible barriers in building a good, effective, professional, empathic relationship with service users, and to be aware of strategies to help improve communications and relationships Will need to understand the importance of effective communication and liaison with other agencies and professionals. To contribute to the evaluation of care plans by reporting observations accurately and regularly To at all times promote a positive image and the good reputation of the Trust. To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users. Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy, and hopefulness via appropriate and timely relating of own recovery story to inspire and instil confidence in peers. Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other multidisciplinary team members, service users and carers. To maintain communication and links with parent organisation if not directly employed through LYPFT To raise awareness of recovery language with Trust staff by modelling positive strengths based, non-discriminatory, non- jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work. To maintain accurate records of client care in accordance with set timescales, informing senior clinicians of any changes in the clients health or social care. To contribute to the evaluation of care plans by reporting observations and interventions accurately and regularly in case notes. Also to make clear written records in relation to any task or clinical practice that relates to individual scare e.g. liaison with family members. To contribute to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and to be proactive in developing positive links within the community that will enhance the service user experience Communicate in a positive manner towards individuals and other organisations who encounter the service. To participate in team meetings as required to ensure effective communication and running of the team/service. To ensure the diverse needs of our service users and those who meet our services are considered and supported.