Trauma-Informed Recovery Specialist

SIG Central Office - Speculative Applications; Bedford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer Pension Contribution

Blue Light Discount Card

Discounted tickets for events

Reflective Practice sessions with a TH

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Annual Staff Awards

EDI Ambassador programme

Job summary

Social Interest Group (SIG) in Bedfordshire seeks a dedicated Recovery Worker to support residents in an 11-bed short-stay unit, offering a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to help avoid hospital admission.

You will create tailored support plans, promote independence, and work with partners to reintegrate residents into the community, with a focus on safety, empathy, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Experience with people with multiple and complex needs, preferably in mental health and residential settings.
• Ability to engage with diverse backgrounds, build rapport, and empower personal goals.
• Show empathy and compassion to residents facing challenges.
• IT proficiency and ability to learn new software; basic Microsoft experience.
• Willingness to flexible working patterns; respond to service needs.
• Cultural awareness and self-awareness; identify growth areas and take feedback.
• Ability to promote the service and work in partnership with stakeholders.
• Alignment with 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 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

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Cultural awareness

Relationship building

Diversity & inclusion

IT proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Interest Group (SIG) in Bedfordshire seeks a dedicated Recovery Worker to support residents in an 11-bed short-stay unit, offering a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to help avoid hospital admission.

You will create tailored support plans, promote independence, and work with partners to reintegrate residents into the community, with a focus on safety, empathy, and collaborative care.