Job summary

EIIP Support Time and Recovery (STR) Worker - Nepali Speaking (22.5 hours per week- 3 days)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIIP) Team in West Surrey and North East Hampshire as a part-time Nepali-speaking STR Worker, from 9am-5pm, working ideally on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Work days can be discussed at the interview.

Our EIIP service is a supportive, innovative multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This role is key to strengthening our engagement with the local Nepali community by providing culturally sensitive support, education and advocacy to people and their families.

We are looking for someone who is fluent in Nepali and English ( written and speaking ). Who has excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoys working as part of a team, and is passionate about improving mental health outcomes within the local community.

Based primarily at Aldershot Centre for Health, with our main team base at Unither House, Chertsey, you will work across the locality, including attending team meetings in Chertsey.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

• The purpose of this post is to work as part of the EIIP team and to focus on the direct needs of service users, working across boundaries of care, organisations and roles.
• To ensure that service users engage effectively with the agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis.
• Act as an interpreter at appointments and telephone calls where necessary as a Nepali speaking STR Worker, to give a continuity of support throughout appointments.
• Increase the use of information available in Nepali that is produced at the right level (graphic as well as written).
• Positively promote independent living of service users within the community.
• Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers in developing and managing dignity and independence.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!