Relief Bank - Recovery Worker

Social Interest Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social support organization is seeking a Relief Bank - Recovery Worker to provide high-quality support services in Brighton. You will play a crucial role in helping residents reintegrate into the community through compassionate care and effective communication. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and experience working with individuals with complex needs. The role requires flexible working hours and a commitment to empowering others to achieve their goals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual leave accrual

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a relevant support role.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Understanding of mental health and substance misuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and interventions for residents.
• Manage housing and property tasks.
• Liaise with the local community.

Skills

IT proficiency

Experience with complex backgrounds

Negotiation skills

Compassionate communication

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Relief Bank - Recovery Worker
Location: Brighton and Hove
Salary: £12.60 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave accrual
Shift Pattern: Flexible working

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a number of Bank / Relief Recovery Support Workers to join our services in Brighton. You will provide high‑quality support services in line with SIG Equinox's Mission, Values and Strategy. As a Recovery Worker you will contribute to successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our Residents and Participants back into the community, providing pathways, support and appropriate interventions that enable successful resettlements and safer, more integrated communities for our stakeholders.

About the Service

Brighton Women’s Service launched in January 2018 and is a female‑only residential project providing 9 high/complex needs beds and 9 medium needs beds. The service has a trauma‑informed approach using a PIE model and works in close collaboration with health partners and other agencies to ensure that the combined programme of specialist support enables service users to meet their personal goals.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma and make a real difference to people’s lives. You will be a team player, driven to provide high‑quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who builds rapport with people from various backgrounds, and you will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering while forming effective, positive and motivational relationships.

Overview of Key Responsibilities

• Resettlement and Support Practice
• Housing and Property Management
• Liaison with the local community
• Administration
• Health and Safety
• Equal opportunities
• Other duties as required within the capability and level of the position

Key Criteria

• IT proficiency and ability to learn new software programs; basic Microsoft experience is required
• Experience working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, substance misuse, or a good understanding of the sector
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
• Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
• Experience providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
• Experience creating co‑produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service users and liaising with other professionals

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

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 operate 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.

Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible to be considered at the early stages.

We complete an enhanced DBS check and may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. For recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application, please email [e-mail] or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship. Please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying.

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