Recovery Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: £24,960 pro rata with progression to £27,560 pro rata per annum Location: Middlesbrough About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 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, 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 the people who access our services. About the role As a Recovery Worker, you will be required to provide a high quality, recovery focused support to individuals 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. You will work alongside other professionals to achieve the best person-centred care, promote independence, and achieve personal outcomes. About you You will be competent in working alone and as part of a team, with proven ability to identify barriers, understand need and support people to achieve their goals. You will be able to inspire, engage and motivate people. The role will include one to one engagement, administrative tasks, sign posting and engaging people in other community based provision. You will have experience of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical and substance misuse within a community based, mental health setting. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role. A driving license is essential due to the nature of the role. It is essential that you hold a NVQ Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent or be willing to work towards. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In return, MHM offers excellent training and development opportunities, flexible working (where appropriate), 25 days annual leave per annum/pro rata, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jackie Holme 07789 924995 Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024 The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• It is essential that you hold a NVQ Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent or be willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential

• You will have experience of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical and substance misuse within a community based, mental health setting. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role. A driving license is essential due to the nature of the role.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

TS3 8TF

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)