Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger, but only when the right support, advice and services are in place. Youll make a real difference to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and recovery-focused support plans they need to help turn things around. Passionate about people, youll support them to take control, improve their quality of life and face the future with confidence.
We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and skilled Recovery Workers to join the team at our brand new Ashford-based RecoveryHouse. This residential service consists of 5 rooms and provides up to 5 days support for individuals with enduring mental health needs, who are in crisis.
The aim is to assess and support the on-going needs of our service users to build on their existing skills, support them to learn new ones, to develop effectivecoping mechanisms and build confidence to manage their mental health and to stay well.
Role Responsibility You will provide recovery focused support to service users in accordance with their support plans. You will have the ability to deliver services and interventions in a person centred, non-judgmental manner, and recovery-based way.
daily record keeping and incident report writing
help with inducting new staff members
You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a roster basis including office hours, evenings, some weekends and sleep-ins.
Two of these posts are for dedicated night Recovery Workers. An integral part of the team, these two individuals - although primarily lone workers - will be supported in this role by a site based sleep-in colleague, who can be called on in an emergency. Although night workers will be required to work some weekends, they will not be required to cover other rota shifts.
The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in the mental health sector is desirable butnot essential. What is important is that you havea genuine desire to support individuals in their recovery and have a can-do attitude.
We need compassionate, proactive and professional individuals who are highly motivated, hardworking and keen to support service users with mental health and complex care needs. You will have the ability to deliver services and interventions in a person centred, non-judgmental manner, and recovery-based way.
About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Your annual leave entitlement will accrue as you work, to the equivalent of 29 days a year.