Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Recovery Keyworker to work in the Islington area. The service provides specialist support to those with mental health needs using a trauma informed and recovery based approach to assist service users to live independently within the community.
The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. Cover is required until 2nd January 2026 with the possibility of extension. The pay rate is £14.90 per hour, with £2.17 holiday pay, totalling £17.07 per hour.
Please note; this role is mainly based in Islington but there is the occasional need to visit another service (10-15 minute walk) for Team meetings and other Adhoc tasks.
In this position, you will be expected to;
* Hold a caseload of 7 residents with complex needs including mental health, forensic, drug addiction, alcohol issues and physical health needs; carrying out weekly key work sessions and developing and evaluating SMART support/care plans
* Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs at referral stages and throughout support offered and complete risk assessments
* Ensure that recovery and Trauma informed approach is effectively deployed.
* Ensure that all residents are supported to develop independence and work towards move on where appropriate.
* Engage with residents daily to build their trust and encourage them to take part in various activities within the service and wider community
* Support residents with their medication according to best practise. This includes prompting, checking and supporting residents with their medication needs.
* Escort residents to appointments, activities and attend meetings in community. This can include assisting with GP registration and accompanying residents to the bank
* Support residents with budgeting, applying for benefits and following up on applications or appealing when necessary
* Establish effective, transparent and open lines of communication with care teams
* Ensure care notes and health and safety records are recorded accurately and on time
* Ensure there is a safe and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors
* Support the budgeting process
* Complete Health & Safety and room checks
Please note; this role involves lone working
To apply for this role, you must have;
* Experience of supporting residents with complex mental health needs who may still be using drugs and alcohol
* Experience managing a caseload, conducting risk and needs assessments and Support Planning
* Experience and knowledge of statutory regulation and legislation linked to mental health
* Experience of safeguarding and social care
* Ability to respond calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex and challenging situations
* The sensitivity, flexibility and patience to find ways to work with clients who may be hesitant/slow to engage with a new person
* Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and use own initiative
* Ability to communicate and negotiate with colleagues, residents and other professionals
* Experience of lone working and being comfortable working in isolation
* Good standard of IT knowledge, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
Further requirements:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
* Current valid right to work in the UK
* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
How to apply:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position