Relief Bank - Recovery Worker

Social Interest Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organisation in London seeks a compassionate Recovery Worker to assist and empower individuals in a residential setting. The role includes offering tailored support for rehabilitation and resettlement, contributing to the creation of inclusive communities. Flexibility in shift patterns is provided, making this an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide one-to-one support tailored to individual needs.
• Experience in mental health support or related fields.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with changing dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the rehabilitation of residents/participants.
• Provide appropriate interventions for successful resettlement.
• Maintain the concierge service and support team operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Compassionate support

Person-centred approach

Ability to build long-term relationships

Job description

We're recruiting a Recovery Worker to join the team in Croydon in a 27 bed residental property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. The team offers psychologically‑informed housing and resettlement support that comes with additional help for individuals' specific needs. Our forensic mental health step‑down services consist of four individual sites which cater for high and medium support for both, men and women.

You will play a vital part to the team in contributing to the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents/participants into the community. You will provide pathways, support and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, for more safer, integrated communities.

You will provide personalised and one to one support which is unique and personable to meet our resident/participant needs and those of the service.

As a part of our recovery team you are driven to provide high quality, effective assistance to others in a person‑centred approach. They will thrive working on their own initiative, taking responsibility for the running of the concierge service within the property, with remote support provided. They will have effective communication skills, and able to build long‑term purposeful relationships with people from different backgrounds, respecting equity, diversity, and inclusion. They will embrace SIG's values and represent these in everything they do.

The post holder will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, comfortable working in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment. They will have a nonjudgmental approach and support us in achieving our mission to empower people by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement, and resettlement.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.

As an organisation, we're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

SIG is a not‑for‑profit organisation providing thousands of people with good‑quality support and care in residential, drop‑in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma‑informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.

Salary: £13.85 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave accrual

Shift Pattern: Flexible working: Long Day and Waking night shifts available