Recovery Support Worker

Making Space (Warrington); Burnley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality and wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme (3% employer)

Travel expenses (55p per mile)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Making Space is recruiting a Recovery Support Worker for Inspiring Minds in Burnley. The role involves supporting adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions in a 9-bed Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service.

You will promote recovery and independence through person-centred support and community access. Training and progression are offered, with DBS checks and safeguarding training provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a minimum Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least one year of relevant experience in Health and Social Care settings.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently in a person-centred Supported Living setting.
• Assist with medication, daily living tasks and community access to help tenants achieve their recovery goals.
• Support service users to maintain a full and active life within their social networks, education/training and work where appropriate.

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Recovery Support Worker to join our Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service, Inspiring Minds, based in Burnley, BB11 1UG.

The service contains 9 beds and will provide intermediate short term functional rehabilitation support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and individuals on the autistic spectrum and is designed to be a personalised, interactive and collaborative process, reflecting the whole person. The service enables individuals to maximise their potential to live a full and active life within their family, social networks, education/training and the workplace where appropriate, in the context of their mental health and promote recovery.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.

We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Responsibilities

As a Recovery Support Worker in Supported Living you'll be supporting adults on a person-centered basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation.

From medication assistance to accessing the community and domestic tasks, your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same. That's why we're looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces.

We're not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we're more interested in your values and how you build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues. If you're the type of person who finds joy in the little moments of life and can ensure our tenants are living a full and happy life, then we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent recognised qualification. Alongside at least one years relevant experience working within a Health and Social Care setting.

On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply

Access to our library of learning through our e-portal

Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.

We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.

Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.

We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards

Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum

Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

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