Job summary
We are currently looking for 2 Recovery Support Workers who drive to work within our Intensive Recovery Support Service.
Main duties of the job
About The Role
We are currently looking for a Recovery Support Worker, to provide practical and emotional person-centred support that works towards empowerment and recovery, which values equality and diversity and is proactively targeted to achieve levels of independence appropriate for each Service User.
The Intensive Recovery Support Service is a creative, flexible, recovery based support service designed to meet the needs of individuals who require a higher level of support than is currently available through floating support and other housing related support services.
People experiencing mental health problems often need to feel safe and supported to enable them to explore their options for independence, and this has been created through the approach of the Intensive Recovery Support Service.
We can support people already living in the community, making the transition from hospital back to their own accommodation, or living in supported accommodation, where the current level of support is not sufficient to meet their needs.
We are looking for someone with a vehicle who is able to drive out into the community to provide support.
About us
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind has been developing and delivering quality services with, and for, people with mental health problems for over fifty years.
An independent charity governed by a group of local trustees, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind is affiliated to the national Mind network made up of over 120 organisations across England and Wales. Each local Mind is unique, working hard to understand the needs of their community and tailoring their services to match.
We want to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem gets the support they need and the respect they deserve. This could mean having access to information, a listening ear, or more specialist support and services to help someone to live and recover from their mental health problem.
Our Aims
- To work for improvements in mental health care and services.
- To provide and pioneer facilities to complement and offer alternatives to statutory agencies.
- To increase public understanding and concern.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Recovery Support Worker
Location: Coventry, Intensive Recovery Support Service
Salary: £20,500 per annum
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week. Shift work- working on a rota basis, includes days/weekends/bank holidays and occasional nights to provide cover.
Key Responsibilities include:
- To carry out a range of duties which ensure the wellbeing of all service users and that an effective outcome defined delivery of support is achieved.
- To ensure the minimum standards as set by CQC, are met, and exceeded at all times.
- To provide information, guidance and where appropriate to signpost individuals to specialist agencies.
- To travel to different venues across Coventry and Warwickshire to support clients.
- To act as a key worker for a designated number of individuals, facilitating regular wellbeing support planning and review
- To assist clients in developing their living skills (including budgeting, shopping, menu planning and cleanliness of their environment). This will include travelling to clients homes, assisting them in the community and may also include some light-touch personal care.
- To encourage and accompany service users when initially accessing Coventry and Warwickshire Minds services and facilities and participate in relevant support groups/services.
- To ensure all administrative procedures associated with the service are maintained.
- To participate in activities of daily living or domestic tasks when required.
Essential criteria includes:
- Experience of working in care/support.
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise a range of duties and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Able to use a computer and/or other electronic device.
- Clear understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- NVQ/Diploma level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Commitment to valuing fair access and diversity.
- Flexibility Able to work shifts over 7 days including bank holidays and possible night shifts.
- A car driver with the ability to travel to venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Mandatory Questions:
If you are submitting a CV, you MUST include answers to the following questions, these can also be found on our application form:
- Do you have any unspent convictions or conditional cautions?If yes please give details of date(s) of offence(s), nature of offence(s) and sentence(s) passed.
- Are there any restrictions regarding your employment in the UK? E.g. do you require a work permit? If yes please provide details.
- Are you the partner or relative of anyone currently connected with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind? (either as a volunteer, service user or employee If yes please confirm their name and which project they are connected with if known.
- Do you hold a UK driving license?
What We Can Offer You:
The following are just some of the benefits that Coventry and Warwickshire Mind offer its employees:
- Working Culture - based on core values of trust, honesty, inclusivity, enabling, effective and an unapologetic drive for excellence for children and young people.
- Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank holidays plus an extra day for every two completed holiday years.
- Wellbeing Day - 1 day, per holiday year, to be used to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing.
- Life Insurance Policy - Coventry and Warwickshire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. The death in service payment is 2 x gross salary (tax free).
- Employee Development - Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means. Access to CW Mind CPD training and opportunities to access external CPD training.
- Pension - Minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option.
- Sick Pay - On completion of a 6-month probationary period, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind employees will be eligible to a period of paid sick leave.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Closing Date: Friday 11th August 2023
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 21st August 2023
Please note: Only successful applicants will be notified.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Recovery Support Worker
Location: Coventry, Intensive Recovery Support Service
Salary: £20,500 per annum
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week. Shift work- working on a rota basis, includes days/weekends/bank holidays and occasional nights to provide cover.
Key Responsibilities include:
- To carry out a range of duties which ensure the wellbeing of all service users and that an effective outcome defined delivery of support is achieved.
- To ensure the minimum standards as set by CQC, are met, and exceeded at all times.
- To provide information, guidance and where appropriate to signpost individuals to specialist agencies.
- To travel to different venues across Coventry and Warwickshire to support clients.
- To act as a key worker for a designated number of individuals, facilitating regular wellbeing support planning and review
- To assist clients in developing their living skills (including budgeting, shopping, menu planning and cleanliness of their environment). This will include travelling to clients homes, assisting them in the community and may also include some light-touch personal care.
- To encourage and accompany service users when initially accessing Coventry and Warwickshire Minds services and facilities and participate in relevant support groups/services.
- To ensure all administrative procedures associated with the service are maintained.
- To participate in activities of daily living or domestic tasks when required.
Essential criteria includes:
- Experience of working in care/support.
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise a range of duties and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Able to use a computer and/or other electronic device.
- Clear understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- NVQ/Diploma level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Commitment to valuing fair access and diversity.
- Flexibility Able to work shifts over 7 days including bank holidays and possible night shifts.
- A car driver with the ability to travel to venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Mandatory Questions:
If you are submitting a CV, you MUST include answers to the following questions, these can also be found on our application form:
- Do you have any unspent convictions or conditional cautions?If yes please give details of date(s) of offence(s), nature of offence(s) and sentence(s) passed.
- Are there any restrictions regarding your employment in the UK? E.g. do you require a work permit? If yes please provide details.
- Are you the partner or relative of anyone currently connected with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind? (either as a volunteer, service user or employee If yes please confirm their name and which project they are connected with if known.
- Do you hold a UK driving license?
What We Can Offer You:
The following are just some of the benefits that Coventry and Warwickshire Mind offer its employees:
- Working Culture - based on core values of trust, honesty, inclusivity, enabling, effective and an unapologetic drive for excellence for children and young people.
- Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank holidays plus an extra day for every two completed holiday years.
- Wellbeing Day - 1 day, per holiday year, to be used to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing.
- Life Insurance Policy - Coventry and Warwickshire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. The death in service payment is 2 x gross salary (tax free).
- Employee Development - Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means. Access to CW Mind CPD training and opportunities to access external CPD training.
- Pension - Minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option.
- Sick Pay - On completion of a 6-month probationary period, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind employees will be eligible to a period of paid sick leave.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Closing Date: Friday 11th August 2023
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 21st August 2023
Please note: Only successful applicants will be notified.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/Diploma level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in care/support. Experience supporting with mental health.
Travel
Essential
- A car driver with the ability to travel to venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/Diploma level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in care/support. Experience supporting with mental health.
Travel
Essential
- A car driver with the ability to travel to venues across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
