Trauma-Informed Recovery & Community Support Worker

Homeless Link; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days (Full time equivalent) annual?

Job summary

Social Interest Group (SIG) in Bedfordshire is seeking a Recovery Worker to support residents in an 11-bed unit outside hospital settings. You will deliver tailored, trauma-informed support to help residents overcome barriers and achieve personal goals, within a compassionate, person-centred framework.

Join a dedicated team providing flexible hours, safeguarding, and collaborative work with partners to keep people independent and engaged in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health and residential setting
• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Cultural awareness, Self awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Responsibilities

• Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents at all times
• Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
• Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
• Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns when needed.
• Support residents with taking their medication and keep accurate records. Build good working relationships with colleagues and outside agencies.

Skills

Experience working with people with?

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Interest Group (SIG) in Bedfordshire is seeking a Recovery Worker to support residents in an 11-bed unit outside hospital settings. You will deliver tailored, trauma-informed support to help residents overcome barriers and achieve personal goals, within a compassionate, person-centred framework.

Join a dedicated team providing flexible hours, safeguarding, and collaborative work with partners to keep people independent and engaged in the community.