Job summaryA rare and exciting opportunity is now available for you to join our Deaf Community Recovery Team on a 6 month fixed term basis. As a Community Recovery Worker you will support our patients holistic needs within a community catchment area covering a third of England. We are a National Deaf tertiary Service blended with a 12 bed mixed inpatient ward based at the The Barberry.
Main duties of the job- To provide individual support to the Deaf Service users within both inpatient and community settings, in their own homes to promote their Mental Health recovery and independence.
- To support transition to discharge from the inpatient ward and facilitate joint working.
- To positively promote the independent living of service users within the community, facilitate social and leisure activities for service users and to focus on their direct needs.
- To work across across boundaries of care to promote social inclusion and independence and maximise the effectiveness of services within available resources.
- To assist in the provision of quality evidence-based practice, providing advice and support and care for service users with health and social care needs, and their carers within multidisciplinary setting within a wide defined catchment area/locality.
- To be responsible for scheduling and facilitation of therapeutic recovery focused interventions for Deaf BSL users in groups and individually under the supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialist and Team Manager
- Assist in the development and provision of the Deaf Service and working with various organisations to promote the service users recovery.
- Responsible for organising travelling across an extensive catchment area to meet service users within their own communities.
About usWelcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilitiesPlease view the Person Specification and Job Description for detailed role information and shortlist requirements.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)Training and QualificationsEssential- NVQ level 2, plus significant and demonstrable care experience in an NHS or Private Health Care setting Or NVQ level 3 in Health Care Native/fluent BSL user or BSL level 2 qualification
DesirableExperienceEssential- Experience of working within Deaf Services
Desirable- Experience of working within a community mental health team
Skills and knowledgeEssential- Demonstrates interest in working with deaf service users
Desirable- Demonstrates Deaf Awareness
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer name: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Barberry - Deaf Services, 25 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2FG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Nurse Specialist- Deaf Services, Rebecca Denny, rebecca.denny@nhs.net, 07985883636
DetailsDate posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-8257444
Job locations: The Barberry - Deaf Services, 25 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2FG, United Kingdom
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