Mind in Bradford - Recovery Worker for Extended Access Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Full Time
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
11.87 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description
Mind In Bradford
Recovery Worker for Extended Access
Salary scale: £11.87 per hour increasing to £12.14 on successful completion of a probationary period.
Hours: Various shifts – minimum of 7 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed Term to until 31st March 2024.
Base: Kenburgh House, Bradford. Home working
Responsible to: Service Manager
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).
Probationary period: 6 months
- Do you want to be part of making a positive difference to the mental health & wellbeing of the people in our community?
- Are you passionate about supporting others with mental health issues?
If so we would love to hear from you.
This exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Worker to offer phone support to people struggling with their mental health in Bradford. We are looking to recruit practitioners to work a minimum of two 3.5 hour shifts from home between the hours of 18:15 - 21:45.
You will support up to three clients each shift offering them an hour-long appointment, providing early intervention support.
Support is focused on identifying client’s individual needs and supporting them to make positive changes to stay well, whether this be through practical advice, guidance, or completing onward referrals with clients into long-term support services.
The role will appeal to those who have experience of working in a mental health setting with young people or adults, and are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
You should be passionate about encouraging clients to achieve positive changes in their lives, and have an understanding of the current challenges those with mental health needs may face.
Excellent IT skills are essential to record and maintain client records. It is expected that you will have an understanding of other organisations across the Bradford District that can support our clients.
In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]
Making an Application:
- Please email your CV along with a covering letter highlighting how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the Person Specification and Job Description to [email protected]
- Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants
- Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
Downloads - https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/
Closing Date: Friday 7th July 2023 at 5pm
Interview Date: Friday 14th July 2023
- Job Details and person specification: EA-JD-and-Person-Specification bradford.docx
- Equal Opportunity Form: Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.docx
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
www.bradford.gov.uk
Bradford, United Kingdom
Kersten England
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Government
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