Mental Health And Recovery Worker
CurrentGaining experience mainly in the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) programs at Wellways, while completing ongoing studies and skills training.___**How does Prevention and Recovery Care help?**PARC mental health services/facilities provide the opportunity to recharge, reflect and develop new skills with the support of a collaborative team.PARC is a voluntary program, providing short-term residential support for up to 10 people on site, with an average stay of 14 days.PARCs can often be a circuit breaker for participants to reduce distress at critical life periods. This can include preventing possible hospital admissions, or support for those leaving hospital to successfully transition back home and in the community.No-one understands a participantβs experience as well as they do, so we aim to work alongside the participant, their family, carers and others to support them in their journey.Features of Prevention and Recovery Care include:β’An average stay of 14 daysβ’One to one sessions with a dedicated Recovery Worker to explore personal recoveryβ’A range of groups to learn and practice new skillsβ’Connection and support from Peer Workersβ’Opportunity to meet and learn from others.**How to access this service**An Area Mental Health Service can refer people to our Prevention and Recovery Care service. Community referrals are also accepted at some Prevention and Recovery Care locations.To be eligible for the Prevention and Recovery Care program, you will:β’Be an adult aged 16 - 64 yearsβ’Have a diagnosis of, or be at risk of, developing a significant mental health issueβ’Currently be engaged in or referred by the Local Area Mental Health Serviceβ’Have somewhere to stay after the Prevention and Recovery Care programβ’Participate in the Prevention and Recovery Care program voluntarily
