Join Us at Hestia: Make a Difference!
At Hestia, we are driven by our core values and a commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. Our mission? To empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. We are currently seeking a Waking Nights Recovery Worker to join our Medway Recovery House team in Medway.
Your Role: What Will You Be Doing?
As a Waking Night Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will be instrumental in supporting individuals within our Mental Health and Complex Needs service. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a caseload of clients, utilizing person-centered planning and recovery-focused approaches.
* Helping clients enhance their health, wellbeing, and ability to sustain tenancies.
* Building on individual strengths to achieve personal goals and reduce hospital readmissions.
* Collaborating with external agencies to promote access to health services, education, training, and employment opportunities.
* Engaging service users in inclusive activities and skill-building.
* Supporting the Team Manager in monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
What Do You Need to Bring?
We’re looking for someone who embodies our values and is eager to learn. While you don’t need to check every box, here’s what we hope you’ll bring:
* Experience working with individuals facing mental health and/or dual diagnosis challenges, in either paid or voluntary roles.
* A calm and effective response to challenging behavior and difficult situations.
* A solution-focused mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills.
* A non-judgmental, anti-discriminatory approach rooted in empathy and respect.
* Ability to thrive in a structured, busy, and sometimes high-pressure environment.
* Willingness to work unsociable hours, including early, late, overnight, and weekend shifts.
* Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and proficiency in IT applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Interview Steps: What to Expect
We keep our interview process straightforward, so you know exactly what to expect:
* Shortlisting Call: Our dedicated recruitment specialists will discuss your experience, motivations, and values, while sharing insights about the impactful work we do!
* Face-to-Face Interview: You’ll meet with the hiring manager for a values and competency-based interview.
Don’t worry if there are additional stages in the process; it’s all part of our thorough approach for certain roles.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our service users come from all walks of life, and so do we. We believe that hiring great people from diverse backgrounds strengthens our organization. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the unique skills, abilities, and experiences that different individuals and communities bring.
We Are a Disability Confident Employer
Hestia proudly stands as a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Additionally, we provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, as well as throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who may be at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment and require all employees to undertake safeguarding training throughout their time with us.