We have an opportunity for a passionate recovery worker to join our Kent Service. As a Recovery Worker you will be a role model for our residents and will assist the Home Manager to lead, motivate and manage the service to a high standard. This position will involve a mixture of shift work and supporting the Home Manager in the office. Responsibilities: Ensuring that employees of Isabellas Homes protect the rights and promote the interests of Service Users Writing accurate case notes into there progress notes and input daily support hours into planner Ensuring the service is CQC compliant whilst working closely with local authorities Carrying out audits, risk assessments and reviews Carry out spot checks on services and ensure services are maintained to a high standard Money checks and logging correctly To support the young person to develop positive boundaries with all relationships To support the resident in identifying, accessing and sustaining a programmer of education, training and employment including support planning To support the resident to become job ready, get into a routine, get up on time, dress appropriately, communicate appropriately, work out their travel plans etc To support with budgeting and shopping for essentials, to maintain a healthy diet (cooking sessions etc) To support in washing clothes and basic repairs, basic household cleaning, basic maintenance To support to pay attention to personal hygiene, managing a healthy lifestyle, including sexual health To support in using public transport and accessing public services To support the resident to explore all their move-on options, including support with arranging appointments with housing officers To support the resident with making and following up benefit claims To support the resident to understand the legal and social responsibilities of holding a tenancy and who to turn to for housing advice To support in managing finances including paying service charge, shopping for essentials and broader budgeting, opening a bank account,savings account, planning for the future, financial risks, emergency options, priorities claiming benefits etc To support to understand the financial implications of an independent tenancy while working with any numeracy difficulties the young person may have To support to access other services, family support and keeping statutory appointments (this may include accompanying the resident, assisting them in making and keeping appointments, making referrals, helping them to identify useful services, maintaining contact etc).
GP, dentist, sexual health advice, anger management courses. Requirements: The Ability to work a variety of shifts at our various location. GCSES Equivalent level 4/5 Flexibility Desirable Care Certificate/ Mandatory Training also desirable Minimum or willing to work towards a NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social care Personal Qualities: Passionate about making a difference in peoples lives Enthusiastic and motivated Honest and reliable Strong communication skills Loyal and committed Positive, can do attitude The ability to be a good role model The ability to lead by example Benefits: Free training - Comprehensive induction and ongoing training Pension scheme Development and promotion opportunities available 24/7 Employment Support Program (w/ private health insurance)