SENIOR RECOVERY WORKER - INTENSIVE TEAM (NORWICH) Norwich, England
Job description
37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
- NO SHIFT WORK
- NO PERSONAL CARE
Are you adaptable, conscientious, enthusiastic, self-motivated and have a passion for other people's welfare, needs, wants, interests and goals? Are you keen to find a challenging position within a forward thinking organisation where you can increase your experience and develop within a supportive team? Do you have a desire to make a genuine difference to the lives of people with complex mental health needs?
If the answer is YES, then you have found the right role for you!
The Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service (NIHCSS) is a partnership between Together and St Martins Housing. NIHCSS supports adults (aged over 18) with severe and enduring mental health needs, including individuals with complex needs.
We have a rare opportunity to work within our Intensive team covering maternity leave for nine months starting December 2023.
As an Intensive Recovery Worker, you will provide support to people through a recovery-focused approach, promoting independence and move-on to more independent settings in the community. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
If you drive and have access to a vehicle, are passionate about our objectives and have the relevant skills.
We provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all our staff where our team are driven to stay and grow.
Our staff have a positive attitude and are committed to Together’s values around service user involvement. We are fortunate to have an inspiring and compassionate team, who work enthusiastically and creatively alongside our clients, supporting them on their journey towards greater wellbeing & independence.
Core NIHCSS values which enable us to deliver our service:
- Collaboration: achieving together
- Choice: through involvement
- Integrity: doing what we say
- Resilience: never giving up on people
- Continuous improvement: learning and evolving.
Please note : you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle as the role involves working in the community, in and around Norwich.
Mileage expenses are paid.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Salary: £25,699.42 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- For this role, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle that you are willing to use for work purposes
- Please tell us about your work/volunteering or caring experience within mental health
- Please confirm that you are aware this role is for nine months to cover maternity leave and that it does not commence until December 2023
Experience:
- working/volunteering with complex mental health needs: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 11/12/2023
