Recovery Worker

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service in Maidstone is seeking a passionate Recovery Worker. In this role, you will assist in managing and leading the service while supporting residents to develop essential life skills and activities. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs and the ability to work flexible shifts. Benefits include comprehensive training, a pension scheme, and a 24/7 employment support program.

Benefits

Free training

Pension scheme

24/7 Employment Support Program with private health insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to work a variety of shifts at various locations.
• GCSEs equivalent level 4/5 qualifications required.
• Desirable to have Care Certificate / Mandatory Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in leading and managing the service.
• Write accurate case notes and input daily support hours.
• Ensure the service is CQC compliant; carry out audits and reviews.
• Support residents in becoming job ready and managing finances.
• Assist in developing positive relationships and daily routines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work various shifts

Education

GCSEs equivalent level 4/5

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a passionate recovery worker to join our Kent service. As a Recovery Worker you will be a role model for our residents and will assist the Home Manager to lead, motivate and manage the service to a high standard. This position will involve a mixture of shift work and supporting the Home Manager in the office.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that employees of Isabellas Homes protect the rights and promote the interests of Service Users
• Writing accurate case notes into 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 checks 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 programme of education, training and employment including support planning
• To support the resident to become job ready, establish a routine, get up on time, dress appropriately, communicate appropriately, and plan travel
• To support with budgeting and shopping for essentials, and to maintain a healthy diet (cooking sessions etc)
• To support in washing clothes and basic repairs, basic household cleaning and maintenance
• To support personal hygiene and a healthy lifestyle, including sexual health
• To support in using public transport and accessing public services
• To support the resident to explore move-on options, including arranging appointments with housing officers
• To support the resident with making and following up benefit claims
• To support the resident to understand tenancy responsibilities and housing advice
• To support in managing finances including paying service charges, budgeting, opening bank/savings accounts, planning for the future and understanding financial implications of independent tenancy
• To support access to other services, family support and keeping statutory appointments (accompanying the resident, making referrals, maintaining contact).

Requirements

• The ability to work a variety of shifts at our various locations
• GCSEs equivalent level 4/5
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Care Certificate / Mandatory Training also desirable
• Minimum or willing to work towards a NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social care

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
• Ability to be a good role model and lead by example

Benefits

• Free training — Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Pension scheme; development and promotion opportunities available
• 24/7 Employment Support Program (with private health insurance)

Employer details

Isabellas Homes

1 South Park Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH

Employer website: https://www.isabellashomes.co.uk/

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.