*Intensive Recovery Worker*
*NWM/484*
*Intensive Recovery Worker*
*What We Offer:*
Full Time 37.5 hours per week, work pattern to be confirmed, a mixture of AM and PM shifts Working every other weekend.
When submitting your application please confirm which position you would like to be considered for.
*Salary:* £24,891.00 per annum increasing to £25,691.00 after completion of 6-month probation.
*Location:* Short Stay Recovery House, Barroway Drove – West Norfolk
*Training*
Mandatory training for this role takes place in Norwich, training sessions run from 9am – 5pm and run over 4 separate dates.
*Benefits*
Annual leave: 26 days raising to 29 days (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Online Discounts Portal, Financial advice, Long Service Awards, Health & Wellbeing Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Crash Plan, Company Sick pay, EAP, Eyecare, Personal Development and Job Specific Training.
*The Service*
We are recruited into a new Short Stay Recovery House, this is a 24-hour service for people who have experienced, or are experiencing a mental health crisis but do not require a hospital admission.
You will provide support to the people to provide an effective range of short-term intensive interventions to reduce the experience of crisis.
*The Role*
Providing one to one emotional support to those in need of support and in crisis. As a valued Recovery Worker, you will empower and promote independence. You will be motivated and have experience of working in a similar field with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
*Among Other Responsibilities You Will*
* Support individuals in crisis (presenting in a range of ways, including low mood, depressed, anxious, mania, self-harming, and experiencing suicidal thoughts) to develop their own safety plan and coping strategies to navigate the crisis situation.
* Identify and respond to individuals who become a risk to themselves or others within this time period by working closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service. (CRHT)
* Liaise with the Service Manager when taking new referrals and be part of a full risk handover when accepting new people to the house.
*What We Are Looking For*
Previous experience in a similar field
Experience of working with people with complex needs who may be difficult to engage
Empowering People and promoting independence
Working with multi-displinary teams
An understanding of mental health crisis
Desirable - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Counselling qualification or similar
Should you wish to have a friendly and informal chat about the role, please contact Dan Hancock – Service Manager on 07821657244 /dan.hancock@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk
*Individual dates will be confirmed for interviews.*
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,891.00-£25,691.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NWM/484