Recovery Worker - Norwich

Together UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Norwich is seeking a Recovery Worker to support individuals with mental health issues. The role involves a flexible shift pattern and requires a driving license. Ideal candidates will show empathy and a commitment to helping others, without the need for formal qualifications. You will be part of a supportive team, focusing on empowering clients through personal development and tailored recovery plans. Attractive benefits include a pension scheme and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Discount portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; attitude and commitment are paramount.
• Must be able to drive and use a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in engaging with mental health services.
• Empower individuals to develop and review recovery support plans.
• Act as a support navigator utilizing available resources.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Recovery Worker - Norwich

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Norwich

Reporting To: Esta Griffiths

Compensation: £22,826.31 per year plus £1,066.65 per year recruitment retention allowance

Description

Join an organisation where you are truly valued!

This role involves working a four week rolling rota which covers days, evenings, weekends, sleep ins and bank holidays - additional £55 enhancement paid for sleep ins. No personal care involved. Permanent contract

Do you have that instinct to help others? Then you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in your community!

QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT IMPORTANT TO US, YOUR ATTITIDE AND COMMITMENT ARE!

NIHCSS is a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing and St Martins Housing. We are a recovery based service supporting people over the age of 18 with mental health issues.

OUR FOCUS IS ON DEVELOPING PEOPLE

We provide an inclusive and supportive environment where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work and where you are driven to stay and grow. You have a positive attitude and a commitment to our values.

“We work together to facilitate choice through involvement, by doing what we say, never giving up on people and looking to constantly improve the way we work.”

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About you

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

BE WILLING TO WORK THE SHIFT PATTERN.

Please download the job description for more information.

Benefits

Some of what we offer you as a valued team member

Pension Scheme, Perkbox discount portal, Blue Light Card, Shiny Mind app, care Friends reward system, Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour helpline providing counselling, legal information, assistance with family issues and medical information, Staff led Workforce Inclusion Groups ensuring that everyone has a voice and is part of an inclusive organisation.

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.

Download the PDF to find out more about what you can get out of working for us.

Benefits of Working for Together

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values. As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. To find out more, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091