Waking Night Recovery Worker

We are Hestia

We make a difference. At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs, and Criminal Justice. We are dedicated to empowering people to rebuild their lives and regain independence.

The service you will work in

Huddleston Close & Grand Union Place are supported accommodation services for individuals with complex mental health needs. Our service is designed as an alternative to acute mental health intervention and aims to prevent further institutionalization. As move-on services, Huddleston Close & Grand Union Place facilitate the development of necessary skills and empower adults to re-join the community independently.

You will join a successful team on a full-time basis as a Waking Night Mental Health Recovery Worker, with excellent leadership and supportive colleagues. We offer a welcoming environment and a collaborative service. The team has won Hestia's best practice award on three occasions.

A day in this role

As a Waking Night Mental Health Recovery Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Mental Health and Complex Needs service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards empowerment and independence.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Empowering a caseload of clients to manage their health and wellbeing, maintain independence, identify strengths, and achieve their goals and aspirations.
2. Being responsible for the empowerment and wellbeing of service users, using person-centered planning and Recovery Approaches, including a key-work system, to help them attain and sustain a tenancy, enjoy a good quality of life, and avoid repeat hospital admissions.
3. Working in partnership with outside agencies involved in the care and support of service users.
4. Supporting the Team Manager to oversee performance related to the contract, including KPIs.
5. Ensuring that service users can attend and participate in socially inclusive activities and skills development opportunities.
6. Advising on health services, education, training, and employment opportunities.

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and resolution-driven work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. You will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We seek candidates who bring passion, expertise, and dedication. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience working with people who have experienced mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, in paid or voluntary roles.
• The ability to work with individuals who may display challenging behavior and to defuse difficult situations.
• A solution-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively towards problem-solving.
• A calm, non-judgmental, and anti-discriminatory attitude.
• The ability to work within a structured, busy, and sometimes pressured environment.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, including early, late, overnight (sleep-in cover), and weekend duties as part of a team rota.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately.
• Proficiency in IT applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our service users come from diverse backgrounds, and so do we. We hire talented individuals from various backgrounds to strengthen our organization. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the skills, abilities, and experiences different people and communities bring.

Additional commitments

Hestia is a disability confident employer, operating a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and employment.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people at risk. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold these principles and undertake relevant safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information

If successful, you will need to undergo pre-employment checks before an offer can be confirmed. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.