Job Description
Are you a caring and proactive individual? Are you looking for a rewarding career in the Mental Health sector? Then this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Recovery Support Workers to become part of our Supported Accommodation services in Wigan. Our staff play a vital role in ensuring that positive mental health and housing related support is delivered to all of our service users in a personalised way. We want people who will engage with those we care for, and build trusting relationships with them and their wider support networks.
We have services in Wigan, Leigh & Atherton and will provide full training and support. We also offer either weekly or monthly pay depending on preference.
As a Recovery Support Worker, your role may include visiting service users in their own home or within other settings and offering them practical and emotional support, including personal care. We encourage our service users to live as independently as possible, and work towards this in accordance with their individual support plans.
Experience of working in the Care and Mental Health sector is preferred as there are sleep cover and waking night shifts, however if you share our drive, passion and values for helping those with mental health needs, then do not hesitate to apply. You will receive full training, excellent peer support and a work environment that wants to see you succeed.
Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.
Vacancy Reference Number: 87267
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
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 – This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.