Recovery Worker - Mental Health

Together for Mental Wellbeing; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health organization as a Recovery Worker in Norwich. Support clients to achieve their personal goals and aspirations in a community setting, providing individualized care and assistance. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing programme

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Casual dress

Staff events

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health or social care is essential.
• Ability to drive and use a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in the community to achieve their goals.
• Empower clients to exercise choice and develop personal recovery plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

1 year experience in health care/social care/mental health work

Job description

ASK YOURSELF, DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF AN ORGANISATION :

• WHERE YOUR SKILLS ARE VALUED AND UTILISED AND YOUR EFFORTS ARE TRULY APPRECIATED?
• WITH HUMAN LEADERSHIP, WHERE WE ARE INTERESTED IN YOU AS A PERSON
• WHICH HAS AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE CULTURE, WHICH NURTURES COLLABORATION & GIVES YOU THE TOOLS TO GROW IN A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT?

If the answer is YES, read on ...................

NIHCSS is a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing and St martins Housing and is a recovery based service supporting people over the age of 18 with severe mental health issues. You will be supporting clients in the community in Norwich & South Norfolk and in our supported living services at Devonshire Place and Vanguard Court, based in Norwich NR2

Some of what we offer you as a valued team member

Complimentary therapies (massage & reflexology), 25 days annual leave (rising by 1 day per year to 30 days after 5 years service), Perkbox discount portal, Blue Light Card, Shiny Mind app, Care Friends recruitment reward system, Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour helpline providing counselling, legal information, assistance with family issues and medical information, Staff led Workforce Inclusion Groups, discounts at local garages and gym, staff events and more.........

Learning & Development - Your Progression Route with NIHCSS

- structured and effective onboarding programme

- vocational paid training to allow continuous learning and personal development.

- Internal and external courses all provided to support your long term personal development and career pathway.

- Time available for you to dedicate to your personal development

- Regular 1:1's focusing on your wellbeing, caseload, achievements, challenges and personal goals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

- As a mental health recovery worker, you will support individuals to engage in the service and to achieve their goals and aspirations through individual key work, targeted recovery outcome focused interventions and person centred planning

- You will provide support utilising your fully flexible and personalised approach and act as a support navigator to make creative use of the resources available

- As a mental health recovery worker, you will empower individuals to exercise choice and control and work alongside people to develop and review robust assessments, safety management plans and recovery support plans.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE :

• YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A VEHICLE THAT YOU ARE HAPPY TO USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AS THIS ROLE INVOLVES WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY & TAKING CLIENTS TO APPOINTMENTS - mileage expenses paid

SALARY = £23892.96 BASIC + £1066.65 RECRUITMENT & RETENTIONA ALLOWANCE = £24959.61

£55 PAID IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE FOR EVERY SLEEP IN SHIFT

• BE WILLING TO WORK THE SHIFT PATTERN

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,959.61 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please confirm that you can drive and that you have access to a car that you are happy to use for work. Mileage expenses are paid. We cannot take applications from people learning to drive or who have their driving test booked.
• Please explain what inspired you to apply for this role. Applications will automatically be declined if you do not answer this question
• Please confirm you are aware that this role requires travelling to clients in Norwich and South Norfolk

Experience:

• health care/social care/mental health work: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road