Recovery Worker

Isabellas Homes; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Gillingham seeks a passionate Recovery Worker to assist service users in enhancing their independence. The role requires leading by example, supporting residents with personal development and accessing essential services. Ideal candidates will have, or be working towards, NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, and must possess strong communication skills. The role offers flexible scheduling and the potential for professional development.

Benefits

Free training

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

24/7 Employment Support Program

Competitive salary

Casual dress

Flexitime

Statutory Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate desirable.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts at various locations.

Responsibilities

• Protect rights and promote interests of Service Users.
• Write accurate case notes and input support hours.
• Ensure CQC compliance and carry out audits.
• Support residents in budgeting and accessing services.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Motivation

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We have an opportunity for a passionate Recovery Worker to join Isabella’s Homes Limited as a Recovery Worker. You will be a role model for our service users and will assist the Home Manager to lead, motivate and manage the service to a high standard.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring that employees of Isabella’s Homes protect the rights and promote the interests of Service Users
• Writing accurate case notes into their progress notes and input daily support hours into planner
• Ensuring the service is CQC compliant whilst working closely with local authorities. Carrying out audits, risk assessments and reviews
• Carry out spot checks on services and ensure services are maintained to a high standard Money check and logging correctly
• To support the young person to develop positive boundaries with all relationships
• To support the resident in identifying, accessing and sustaining a programmer of education, training and employment including support planning
• To support the resident to become ‘job ready’, get into a routine, get up on time, dress appropriately, communicate appropriately, work out their travel plans etc.
• To support with budgeting and shopping for essentials, to maintain a healthy diet (cooking sessions etc)
• To support in washing clothes and basic repairs, basic household cleaning, basic maintenance
• To support to pay attention to personal hygiene, managing a healthy lifestyle, including sexual health
• To support in using public transport and accessing public services
• To support the resident to explore all their move‑on options, including support with arranging appointments with housing officers
• To support the resident with making and following up benefit claims
• To support the resident to understand the legal and social responsibilities of holding a tenancy and who to turn to for housing advice
• To support in managing finances including paying service charge, shopping for essentials and broader budgeting, opening a bank account, savings account, planning, financial risks, emergency options, priorities claiming benefits etc
• To support to understand the financial implications of an independent tenancy while working with any numeracy difficulties the young person may have
• To support to access other services, family support and keeping statutory appointments (this may include accompanying the resident, assisting them in making and keeping appointments, making referrals, helping them to identify useful services, maintaining contact etc). GP, dentist, sexual health advice, anger management courses.

Requirements

• Minimum or willing to work towards a NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social care or Care Certificate/ Mandatory Training also desirable
• The ability to work a variety of shifts at our various location.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Honest and reliable
• Strong communication skills
• Loyal and committed
• Positive, can‑do attitude
• The ability to be a good role model
• The ability to lead by example

Benefits

• Free training - Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Pension scheme
• Development and promotion opportunities available
• 24/7 Employment Support Program (w/ private health insurance)
• Salary: Competitive rate per hour
• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Statutory Sick pay

Schedule

• Day shift & Night shift
• Flextime
• Monday to Sunday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Ability to commute/relocate