Recovery Worker

Turning Point; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' paid holiday

Not-for-profit organisation benefits

Job summary

Turning Point seeks a Recovery Worker to support service users in Hertfordshire, delivering person-centred, flexible community-based care. You will visit clients at home or in local services, offering information, signposting, and practical support to promote wellbeing and recovery.

Candidates should have a relevant degree or proven experience in this field, a full UK driving licence, and strong IT/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role or a relevant degree.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental attitude.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the community with service users to develop flexible, person-centred support plans.
• Maintain effective communication with GPs, Social Services and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to service monitoring requirements.
• Undertake risk assessments and support plan development and implementation.
• Assist with the development of service procedures and policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexible

Non-judgemental

Education

Relevant degree

NVQ level 3 in social care

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

This role requires someone passionate about supporting service users in Hertfordshire who are experiencing mental health, substance misuse as well as other complex social issues. You will be offering vital advice, information, and signposting as well as providing practical support to promote wellbeing and recovery. We require someone who is energetic and enthusiastic about engaging with individuals who may need our service. At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. As a Recovery Worker, you'll make a real difference to their lives as you introduce them to the personal, flexible and realistic support they need to improve the quality of their lives in their communities. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us. Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service provides short term, holistic, community support to adults who are recovering from mental health issues, and additional complex needs including substance misuse, housing issues and other complex social issues. We visit people in their own homes or meet at community locations across the area and working together we design a support package with goals that evolve with people's changing needs and wishes. We offer high quality support to help people take control, improve the quality of their lives and face the future with confidence. No matter how complex a person's needs, whether they've tried support services or not in the past, we can provide person-centred support that helps individuals decrease isolation, increase independence, learn new skills, integrate into the community and make the most of every new opportunity. The service operates on a rota basis: 8-4 / 9-5 / 10-6 Having a driving licence and access to a car is essential.,

• Working in the community and working with Service users in developing flexible and realistic support packages/person centred plans within agreed guidelines or service models.
• Ensuring that a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links with external professional groups e.g. GPs, Social Services, etc. and to work as an effective member of any multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
• Undertaking responsibility for clinical risk and needs assessment and the formation and implementation of risk management plans.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of service record keeping, procedures and policies.
• proven experience in a similar role along with a good awareness of mental health problems or completion of a relevant degree
• a full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle
• being flexible, patient and non-judgemental
• good IT and Communication skills

Desirable:

• level 3 NVQ in social care
• completion of a relevant degree
• good understanding of mental health /complex needs and impact on wellbeing
• As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Salary £25,499 based on 37 hours (inclusive of OFW £726)