Recovery Worker

JR United Kingdom; Chatham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Recovery Worker for their Crisis Accommodation Service in Medway. This role involves providing support to individuals with mental health needs, empowering them towards independence, and demanding strong communication and organisational skills. Candidates should demonstrate experience in mental health support and align with the company's values of dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues.
• Understanding of mental health conditions and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused approaches and local mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs.
• Empower clients to develop skills for independent living.
• Engage with service users and deliver presentations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Time management

IT skills

Job description

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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Crisis Accommodation Service in Medway.

What will I be doing?

The main purpose of the role is to provide excellent quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention support. You will support clients throughout their time in service and empower them with the skills to cope independently. You will carry out support and interventions in line with organisational values and the ethos of recovery and co-production, as well as in line with policies and procedures.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to demonstrate the core skills required for this role as well as align with our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is your willingness to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so please mention this on your application if applicable.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, with a strong understanding of mental health conditions, safeguarding, and relevant legislation. Knowledge of recovery-focused approaches, local mental health services, risk assessment, case management, and working under pressure is essential. Strong communication skills, ability to engage respectfully with service users, represent the organisation externally, and deliver presentations are required. The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, support peer staff and volunteers, and build effective partnerships with statutory and community organisations. Strong organisational, time management, and IT skills, along with the ability to prioritise tasks and produce clear written communication, are also necessary. A commitment to dignity, respect, and empowerment in all work aspects is essential.

Interview Steps

Our interview process is straightforward:

1. Shortlisting call: A recruitment specialist will discuss your experience, motivations, and values, and share information about our work.
2. Face-to-face interview: An interview with the hiring manager, based on values and competencies.

Additional stages may be part of the process depending on the role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We serve people from all backgrounds and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the skills, talents, and experiences different individuals and communities bring.

Disability Confidence Employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, offering guaranteed interviews for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum role criteria, along with reasonable adjustments during the application and employment process.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of at-risk adults, children, and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to undertake safeguarding training during employment.