Salary: £24,000 per annum, with progression to £26,500 per annum PRO-RATA
Location: Sheffield Support Hub, 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DU
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 6pm till midnight, Saturday and Sunday 2pm till midnight.
About Us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
About the Role
As a Crisis Recovery Worker, working within a small team, you will be required to provide a high-quality, recovery-focused service to our clients who have a range of mental health and autistic traits as well as other support needs including learning disabilities, physical health issues, and substance misuse, whilst promoting independence and social inclusion.
You will work alongside Peer Support Workers (PSW) and Clinicians to achieve the best person-centered care for the patient in their recovery. This may include joint working with other services to support them in making reasonable adjustments or PSW so patients can learn and practice skills. You will also work closely with mental health primary and secondary care, emergency services, and partner agencies.
About You
You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people. You will have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include one-to-one engagement and facilitating group-based activities, signposting, and engaging people in mainstream provision.
An understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, learning, physical, and substance misuse is advantageous for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role.
It is essential that you hold a Health and Social Care level 2 or level 3 and be willing to develop further as the role requires.
What We Offer
You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.
In addition, you will receive:
1. A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
2. A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.
3. A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.
4. Enhanced family-friendly policies, pay, and leave.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. Discounted gym membership.
7. A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.
8. A tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role.
9. Structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career.
Closing Date: 28th February 2025
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in the event of a successful application.
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
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