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Social Interest Group; Brighton; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

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Discounted tickets for events

Reflective Practice sessions with a/ t

Resumo da oferta

SIG is hiring a Recovery Worker for its 24/7 Croydon accommodation service, supporting women with forensic mental health and complex needs. You will deliver person-centred support, develop plans, and run activities to help residents overcome challenges and reach goals.

You will build rapport with residents, monitor risk, assist with medication records, and collaborate with internal and external partners while applying trauma-informed practices.

Qualificações

• Genuine passion to help people facing multiple disadvantages with trauma-informed approaches.
• Effective communicator who can build rapport with residents and partners.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage priorities with initiative.

Responsabilidades

• Be the main support worker for a group of residents, creating and updating their support and risk plans.
• Plan, run and engage in activities to encourage social interaction and promote independence.
• Help residents understand their rights, build confidence, and prepare for return to the community.
• Monitor mental health signals and act to prevent crises.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns when needed.
• Support with medication administration and maintain accurate records.

Conhecimentos

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Time management

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.

Job Title: Recovery Worker

Location: Based within Croydon. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, working 12.5 hour shifts on a rota 08:00 - 20:30. You may be required to work outside these hours as well as bank holidays in line with the needs of the service.

About the Role

We're hiring a Recovery Worker to join the team in Croydon which is a 24/7 accommodation service which provides high support to females with forensic mental health needs, complex needs and dual diagnosis. In this role, you will be at the forefront of providing person centred support, to help our residents overcome personal challenges, and meet their desired goals/outcomes. You will do this through various support plans and interventions, running and participation of activities, and working alongside various internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Being the main support worker for a group of residents, helping to create and update their support and risk plans.

Plan, run and engage in activities such as games, celebrations, and movies or out of service activities such as planned days out to encourage social interaction while confidently lone working and managing the service.

Help residents understand their rights, build confidence and become more independent as they return to the community.

Notice when someone’s mental health is getting worse and take action to stop things from reaching a crisis.

Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns when needed.

Support residents with taking their medication and keep accurate records. Build good working relationships with colleagues and outside agencies.

About You

We're looking for someone who has a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people who may be facing multiple disadvantages, to contribute towards our mission of empowering independence through trauma informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets. We're looking for someone who is a team player and driven to provide high quality, tailored support to our residents, with the ability to build rapport and trust with others. You will be an effective communicator who can build impactful connections with people from all backgrounds, valuing equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll be compassionate, supportive and empowering, with the ability to form positive and motivating relationships.

Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female

Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management with the ability to use your own initiative

Experience supporting women with forensic mental health needs, with a solid understanding of risk management, rehabilitation and recovery focused practice

IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience

Understanding of key legislation and best practice in mental health, safeguarding, and social care.

Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback

Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

What we Offer

25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service

Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card

Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more

Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work

Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans

Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling

Life Assurance Scheme

Annual Staff Awards

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Additional Information

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.