Mental Health Recovery Worker

Venn Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Charity in Barnsley is seeking multiple Mental Health Recovery Workers for a 3-month contract with potential for permanence. Responsibilities include ensuring users are safe, adhering to support plans, and providing guidance through group work. Ideal candidates will have an Enhanced DBS and relevant experience in mental health support.

Benefits

Recommendation Scheme: £50 vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Enhanced DBS in the last 12 months.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete 1 to 1 checks to ensure users are not physically injured.
• Adhere to tailored support plans.
• Signpost to relevant services e.g. therapy or homeless shelter.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Mental Health Recovery Worker - Multiple positions!

Venn Group have been approached by a Charity and would like to introduce the following positions available:

Position: Mental Health Recovery Worker

Location: Barnsley

Rate: £17 per hour via Umbrella

Length: 3 months with opportunity to go permanent

Hours: 20 per week

Key Responsibilities include:

• Complete 1 to 1 checks to ensure users are not physically injured
• Adhere to tailored support plans
• Signpost to relevant services e.g. therapy or homeless shelter
• Offer guidance via group work/peer support
• No loneworking required

Essential Criteria:

• Enhanced DBS in the last 12 months
• Willing to work evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred
• Driver preferred

To find out more about this role or to apply please contact Simon, Adam or Molly on 07441 916450 or alternatively reply to this email with your up-to-date CV

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for £50 worth of vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.