NWM/616 Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis weekend shifts will be required Shifts: 8:00AM – 4:00PM / 3:30PM – 11:00PM (to be discussed during the interview) Salary: Starting salary £24,891 per annum, once passed probation salary will rise to £25,691 per annum Location: Short Stay Recovery House, Holly Tree House Norwich - NR5 The Service The Short Stay Recovery House is a 24-hour service for people who have experienced, or are experiencing a mental health crisis but do not require a hospital admission. You will provide support to the people to provide an effective range of short-term intensive interventions to reduce the experience of crisis. The Role Providing one to one emotional support to those in need of support and in crisis. As a Recovery Worker, you will empower and promote independence. You will be motivated and have experience of working in a similar field with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Among Other Responsibilities You Will • Support individuals in crisis (presenting in a range of ways, including low mood, depressed, anxious, mania, self-harming, and experiencing suicidal thoughts) to develop their own safety plan and coping strategies to navigate the crisis situation. • Identify and respond to individuals who become a risk to themselves or others within this time period by working closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service. (CRHT) • Liaise with the Deputy Service Manager when taking new referrals and be part of a full risk handover when accepting new people to the house • Complete admissions and discharge paperwork including recovery plans • Create and facilitate one to one's and group sessions for guests to aid in their recovery focusing on client-specific recovery goals What We Are Looking For Previous experience in a similar field Experience of working with people with complex needs who may be difficult to engage Empowering People and promoting independence Working with multi-displinary teams An understanding of mental health crisis Desirable - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Counselling qualification or similar Job Description – Intensive Recovery Worker Please note: The link to the job description (JD) may not work for all users due to system access restrictions. If you experience any issues accessing the JD, please contact the HR: [email protected] Individual Interview Dates will be confirmed for interviews We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. How To Apply *Candidates are required to complete an application form, t he link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the “Apply for this job”. If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488. Norfolk and Waveney Minds Equity Statement We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued. At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone passionate about mental health feels respected, valued, and supported. Safeguarding Statement Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.