Recovery Worker

Corus Consultancy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cheltenham seeks a compassionate individual for tailored care support roles, focusing on personal care, safety compliance, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, flexibility in their schedule, and the commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and daily living support.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored care, including personal care and daily living support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment; adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Flexibility

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesPerson-Centred Care & Support

• Deliver tailored care, including personal care and daily living support (e.g.washing, dressing, meal preparation, and household tasks).

• Support individuals to access community activities and maintain social connections.

• Promote service users' rights, responsibilities, and choices.

• Assist with medication in line with policies and training.

• Encourage independence and the achievement of personal goals.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and clean environment; follow all Health & Safety guidelines.

• Complete and adhere to risk assessments and care plans.

• Record and report any incidents, concerns, or accidents in line with policy.

• Comply with Turning Point's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and CQC standards.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers, and external professionals (e.g.GPs, Social Workers).

• Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and service reviews.

• Contribute to the induction and support of new team members where appropriate.

Quality & Service Development

• Meet agreed quality standards and performance targets.

• Actively participate in continuous service improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for monitoring and audit purposes.

Personal Development

• Take ownership of your development through regular supervision and performance reviews.

• Undertake mandatory and service-specific training to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Reflect on practice and seek feedback to support professional growth.

Essential Requirements

• Compassionate and person-centred approach to care.

• Ability to support individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience working in learning disability or a similar care setting.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and support planning.

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Additional Information

• May be required to support individuals with mobility, including moving and handling.

• Expected to support individuals with accessing the community using public transport or vehicles.

• Responsible for handling petty cash and managing service user finances in accordance with policy.