Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
We are looking for a Night Recovery Worker to join our service in Croydon. This is a female-only service, providing accommodation-based support to people referred by South London and Maudsley Trust (SLaM). You will support in addressing the complex needs of our residents and prepare them for independent living, providing support on the night shifts. You will create and run various activities for engagement to support in creating an environment which is psychologically informed, to help our residents feel empowered to achieve positive outcomes.
You will carry out regular welfare checks, and ensure the night service runs smoothly, supporting with any challenges which may arise and being a main point of contact for the residents. You will be required to carry out various administrative duties, as well as resident support whilst on shift. You will receive and provide handovers with day staff and managers to ensure a seamless service is being delivered from day to night.
The role can include the following duties:
* Act as a Support Worker for Residents and Participants (R&P), contributing to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and reviews.
* Provide advice, guidance, information, and life skills training to R&Ps.
* Carry out welfare checks, ensuring the night service runs smoothly.
* Ensure R&Ps understand their rights and responsibilities and have access to the right tools and resources to support them back into the community.
* Support R&Ps to take correct medication if needed.
* Assist with health and safety and other site-related maintenance and management.
* Admin duties will vary.
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis which includes weekends, bank holidays and other holiday periods. The service is 24/7 staffed and rotas can include working from 20:00 - 08:30 per shift.
Salary: £26,100
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who has a passion to make a real difference to people's lives, by challenging stigma, and support to make our communities safer. You will have the desire to provide high quality, effective, person-centred support to others. You will be a team player, happy to work nights, and can think outside the box for new ideas to make the night time activities more engaging but also creating a calm, psychologically informed environment. We're looking for someone who has shared values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency as these drive everything we do here at SIG!
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
What are we looking for?
* Due to the nature of this service, the post holder will need to be female and this post is therefore exempt from the Equality Act 2010.
* Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector.
* IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience.
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs.
* Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others.
What would we like, but not essential?
* Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice or professional equivalent.
* Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role.
* Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service users and liaising with other professionals.
What we offer:
* 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
* Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling.
* Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
* Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Annual Staff Awards.
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
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.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship; please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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