We are looking for a recovery support worker to join our Oldham Mental Health Service, based across OL8, OL4 and OL2.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with forward-thinking qualities to support our service users to achieve greater independence, with the aim of working in partnership with agencies involved in their support and care planning. The successful applicant will be able to respond to a fast-paced environment and changing circumstances in people’s lives, with a positive and proactive attitude. The role will involve promoting the rights of service users with mental health needs to move on positively to greater independence.
You will be expected to co-produce support plans with the service users that promote their choices and independence, paying particular attention to areas such as daily living skills, community outreach, and housing goals. You will be involved in fostering and promoting positive tenancy related skills and management. You are likely to engage in a wide range of tasks and activities as part of your role
This post is an ideal opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a high quality service, giving real job satisfaction as you assist our service users in defining and achieving their goals. You will join an established and experienced team, and benefit from excellent line management support. The role is fully supported through a probation period with consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
* A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period.
* Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
* Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
* Free employee support programme
* All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
* Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
Vacancy Reference Number: 77833
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Application Instructions:
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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