Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health Services

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate people with emotional intelligence and person-centred values for the interesting and rewarding role of Recovery Support Worker, supporting people with mental health and other needs in a high quality, new-build supported livingservice in Redditch. The service will provide person-centred, recovery-focussed support to promote independence, tenancy sustainment and positive risk management.You will ensure that service users are enabled to make progress in their personal recovery journeyand to attain goals relating to their mental health & wellbeing, independence and quality of life. You will support individuals to move into their new homes and to become as independent as possible in managing their tenancies and all areas of daily living.Youwill provide psychological and practical support to enable people to grow in self-esteem and confidence. You will empower people to make informed choices and to enjoy a fulfilling life by developing supportive relationships with others, make community connectionsand access meaningful activities. You will work closely and effectively with all members of the individuals support network, including their families, social workers, NHS professionals and voluntary agencies.You must be able to build warm and trusting relationshipswith individuals, based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will need to have good verbal and written communication skills and be confident in liaising with external agencies. You must be able to work in a work in a reliable and accountable mannerand have the ability to carry out the role of Key Worker, contributing to needs/risk assessment and the development of person-centred support plans.You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of mental health needs and the challenges experienced by peoplewho may have experienced trauma and adverse life events. You will be committed to equality and able to practice in an inclusive and non-judgmental manner. Relevant paid or unpaid experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be offered. Arelevant qualification (such as a Health & Social Care Diploma or degree in psychology) would also be desirable.Your work base will be the supported living service which is located close to Redditch town centre and comprises of 14 well designed, self-containedone bed apartments, with a communal lounge and on-site staff office.This role will require you to work shifts on a 7 day rota, which will include evenings, weekends. And bank holidays. You may be required to undertake additional sleep-in duties on the premisesfor which a generous additional payment is made.Part-time hours will be considered subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week.We can offer you: A competitive salary Good conditions of service including company sick pay Paid carers leave Free life assuranceComprehensive training Opportunities for professional developmentAbout Creative SupportCreative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with mental health and other needs. We are committed to creatingan open, reflective and accountable culture which is underpinned by ethical practice. We promote independence, dignity, equality, rights and inclusion when designing and delivering services. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgroundsand cultures.We are a Mindful Employer and an Investor in People Silver employer of over 5,000 well supported staff across England. You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your welfare and professionaldevelopment through both practice-based and accredited training. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of senior operational managers.We would really welcome the opportunity to tell you more about this exciting role. Foran informal discussion please contact Leigh Birch by email to citing a contact telephone number.We do not accept CVs in lieu of a completed Creative Support application form. All job offers are subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check,the cost of which is met by Creative Support.We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.