Overview
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 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 programme of education, training and employment including support planning
* To support the resident to become job ready, establish a routine, get up on time, dress appropriately, communicate appropriately, and plan travel
* To support with budgeting and shopping for essentials, and to maintain a healthy diet (cooking sessions etc)
* To support in washing clothes and basic repairs, basic household cleaning and maintenance
* To support personal hygiene and a healthy lifestyle, including sexual health
* To support in using public transport and accessing public services
* To support the resident to explore move-on options, including arranging appointments with housing officers
* To support the resident with making and following up benefit claims
* To support the resident to understand tenancy responsibilities and housing advice
* To support in managing finances including paying service charges, budgeting, opening bank/savings accounts, planning for the future and understanding financial implications of independent tenancy
* To support access to other services, family support and keeping statutory appointments (accompanying the resident, making referrals, maintaining contact).
Requirements
* The ability to work a variety of shifts at our various locations
* 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 people’s lives
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Honest and reliable
* Strong communication skills
* Loyal and committed
* Positive, can-do attitude
* Ability to be a good role model and lead by example
Benefits
* Free training — Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Pension scheme; development and promotion opportunities available
* 24/7 Employment Support Program (with private health insurance)
Employer details
Isabellas Homes
1 South Park Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH
Employer website: https://www.isabellashomes.co.uk/
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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