Salary: Up to £11.90 per hour plus accrued holiday credit
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Position: Relief/Bank
We are seeking compassionate people with emotional intelligence and person-centred values for the rewarding role of Relief Recovery Support Worker, supporting people with mental health and other needs in a high-quality, new-build supported living service in Redditch. The service will provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to promote independence, tenancy sustainment, and positive risk management.
You will ensure that service users are enabled to make progress in their personal recovery journey and to attain goals relating to their mental health & wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. You will support individuals to move into their new homes and to become as independent as possible in managing their tenancies and all areas of daily living.
You will provide psychological and practical support to enable people to grow in self-esteem and confidence. You will empower people to make informed choices and to enjoy a fulfilling life by developing supportive relationships with others, making community connections, and accessing meaningful activities. You will work closely and effectively with all members of the individual’s support network, including their families, social workers, NHS professionals, and voluntary agencies.
You must be able to build warm and trusting relationships with individuals, based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will need to have good verbal and written communication skills and be confident in liaising with external agencies. You must be able to work in a reliable and accountable manner and have the ability to carry out the role of Key Worker, contributing to needs/risk assessment and the development of person-centred support plans.
You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of mental health needs and the challenges experienced by people who may have experienced trauma and adverse life events. You will be committed to equality and able to practice in an inclusive and non-judgmental manner. Experience is essential for this role.
Your work base will be the supported living service, which is located close to Redditch town centre and comprises 14 well-designed, self-contained one-bed apartments, with a communal lounge and on-site staff office.
The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member include the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you.
We can offer you:
* Good conditions of service including company sick pay
* Paid carers leave
* Free life assurance
* Opportunities for professional development
* You will be paid on a weekly basis.
About Creative Support:
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation that provides high-quality, person-centred support to people with mental health and other needs. We are committed to creating an open, reflective, and accountable culture which is underpinned by ethical practice. We promote independence, dignity, equality, rights, and inclusion when designing and delivering services. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.
We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about this exciting role. For an informal discussion, please contact Leigh Birch by email at Leigh.birch@creativesupport.co.uk citing a contact telephone number.
Vacancy Reference Number: 79330
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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