Bank/Flexible worker

Job Title: Relief Bank - Recovery Worker

Location: Lewisham. This service does not have step free access

Salary: £14.80 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave accrual

Shift Pattern: Flexible working 

About the Role

We're looking for a Relief Bank Recovery Worker to join the team in New Hope, a 24 hour supported accommodation service for adult males with diagnosis of mental health and convictions based in Lewisham. You will support to empower and motivate them to achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence, to support them to reintegrate into the community. Support will be tailored to the individual needs through a recovery model. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Being the main support worker for a group of residents, helping to create and update their support and risk plans.
• Plan, run and engage in activities such as games, celebrations, and movies or out of service activities such as planned days out to encourage social interaction while confidently lone working and managing the service.
• Help residents understand their rights, build confidence and become more independent as they return to the community.
• Notice when someone’s mental health is getting worse and take action to stop things from reaching a crisis.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns when needed.
• Support residents with taking their medication and keep accurate records. Build good working relationships with colleagues and outside agencies.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

New Hope provides 24 hour supported accommodation for adult males with a diagnosis of mental health and convictions, they require a high level of support and close monitoring to maintain optimum mental health and prevent/reduce reoffending. We support our participants and residents to gain insight into their problems, and to engage with creating new life skills. We support them in developing coping strategies and building supportive relationships.

About You

We're looking for someone who has a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people who may be facing multiple disadvantages, to contribute towards our mission of empowering independence through trauma informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets. We're looking for someone who is a team player and driven to provide high quality, tailored support to our residents, with the ability to build rapport and trust with others. You will be an effective communicator who can build impactful connections with people from all backgrounds, valuing equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll be compassionate, supportive and empowering, with the ability to form positive and motivating relationships. 

• • Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female
  • Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management with the ability to use your own initiative
  • Experience supporting women with forensic mental health needs, with a solid understanding of risk management, rehabilitation and recovery focused practice
  • IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
  • Understanding of key legislation and best practice in mental health, safeguarding, and social care.
  • Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
  • Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. 

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