Recovery Worker

Care Plus Group

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals to join our team as Recovery Workers. The hours available are negotiable for the right individuals.

Community Inpatient unit is a bed-based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. It is a multi-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and care staff.

If you work well as part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Recovery Worker

24 - 37.5 hours per week are available and negotiable. This will be on a rota pattern

Permanent

Salary Range 2 £20,702 (under 21) - £22,370 (21 and over) fixed salary point per annum pro rata

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for Recovery Workers to join our team at our Community Inpatient Unit, both day and night hours are available.

Community Inpatient unit is a bed-based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. It is a multi-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and care staff.

You will support patients with personal and nutritional care needs, working with nurses and therapist to delivery enhanced care, support individuals to regain independence via motivational and encouragement techniques.

Ideally you will have the NVQ/QCF level 2 and/ or previous experience in the caring sector and however there is opportunity for training and completion of NVQ/QCF2 for the right individual.

In return we offer flexible approach to work, family friendly, training opportunities and career progression and other staff benefits.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,702 a year under 21; £22,370 21 and over, per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-24-0000

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and importance of promoting independence to those who most need it

Experience

Essential

  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Recent experience of supporting people in either a paid or voluntary capacity (within the last year)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Appropriate qualification, e.g. NVQ/QCF 2 in health or social care or any equivalent qualification
  • Level 2 Literacy, numeracy and IT or equivalent level of competence
Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the principles and importance of promoting independence to those who most need it

Experience

Essential

  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Recent experience of supporting people in either a paid or voluntary capacity (within the last year)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Appropriate qualification, e.g. NVQ/QCF 2 in health or social care or any equivalent qualification
  • Level 2 Literacy, numeracy and IT or equivalent level of competence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Peter Finnegan

p.finnegan@nhs.net

01472256767

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,702 a year under 21; £22,370 21 and over, per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B9814-24-0000

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


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