Rethink Mental Illness is an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
We are hiring a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our inspiring and friendly team at Ladysmith Road, Exeter.
JOIN THE TEAM!
1 x Part-Time position available – 28 hours per week
Working Hours: Rota Basis - 8am – 4pm one week and 12pm – 8pm the next and every other weekend.
Devon Supported Housing is an individualised support service funded by Devon Partnership Trust. It offers housing related support to people with medium to high support needs, leaving a hospital or residential setting.
Our Ladysmith Road service in Exeter, is staffed 24/7, supports medium to high needs, using Safety Management Plans to reduce risk and focusses on recovery with SMART goals. We provide both 1:1 support and shared hours to help residents progress safely and confidently.
How I will make a difference?
* I provide key worker support to a specified number of service users, including one to one individual support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use our services.
* I always have the individual’s needs at the forefront, working to the recovery model and using communication, motivation and coaching skills to support the service user to achieve their goals and aspirations.
* I develop a rapport with service users based on respect and honesty and work within clear professional boundaries and the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.
* I enable and encourage service users to find out about local services and facilities within their community and facilitate access to alternative services where specific needs are identified.
* I am familiar with individual Care/Recovery Plans and support people who use our services in achieving their goals.
Essential experience, skills required for this position:
* I have transferable life/work experience to apply to this role.
* I am a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn.
* I can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity.
* I may also have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:
* PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
* Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
* Taking time for you: We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays (some roles may require working on bank holidays) as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
* Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
* Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
* £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement. We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact -recruitment@rethink.org
Our work to achieve this is guided by seven core values:
* Commitment
* Equity
* Expertise
* Hope
* Openness
* Passion
* Understanding
To see our full list of vacancies click here!
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