Mental Health Recovery Worker
Mental Health Matters
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Job summary
About the role As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will be required to provide a high quality, recovery focused support to our clients who have a range of mental health needs as well as other support needs including learning disabilities, physical health issues and substance misuse, whilst promoting independence and social inclusion. We are looking for someone to work across both our Newcastle Supported Housing and South Tyneside service, therefore a driving licence is essential.
Main duties of the job
* To step up on request to Team Manager role in a Team Manager's absence * To ensure that recovery goals identified using MHM Support Planning and outcome tools are met. * To encourage service users to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health * To increase choice and involvement of service users through access to peer support and through volunteering opportunities * To empower individuals to identify and overcome obstacles to success in a achieving their self-determined goals engendering self-belief * To record and feedback to clients about their progress and achievements and to identify further goals which help them achieve their aspirations * To work with a range of partners and external agencies to ensure clients benefit from personalised and joined up support * To work as a team member, sharing information and supporting colleagues, peer workers/volunteers ensuring they have the knowledge, information, and resources to be successful in their roles and make a positive and valued contribution to the service. * Participate in the monitoring requirements of the service by providing statistical and qualitative information on activities, success stories and outcomes achieved * To maintain accurate records as required by policies and procedures, using appropriate paper and electronic systems. * To maintain timely, accurate details of clients service and support activities and outcomes achieved
About us
About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
Date posted
15 February 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,000 to £26,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
018248
Job locations
40a, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, NE4 8RY.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mental Health Matters
Address
40a, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, NE4 8RY.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8RY