ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents and participants within our service. Working closely with individuals, you will aid in their recovery, reablement, and rehabilitation, fostering a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). Your work will involve creating tailored support plans, providing life skills training, and empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals.
The services are spread across 1 site with 18 bedspaces. We provide personalized support around daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, reminders to take medication, and developing a structured weekly routine. Our residential services in Marron House provide a recovery-focused service to men and women with long-term mental health difficulties. The service works with the Participants & Residents to increase their independence and move them on into lower support accommodation. We work closely with mental health services, other partner agencies, and carers to improve living skills, increase social inclusion, and help individuals understand and manage their mental health in order to improve their quality of life.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday in service. Morning Shift: 07:30 to 16:00, Mid Shift: 13:30 to 21:30, Long Shift: 07:30 to 21:30
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
You will love this role because it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day. By supporting individuals on their recovery and rehabilitation journeys, you’ll witness firsthand the positive changes your efforts bring.
What are we looking for?
* IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
* Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse or a good understanding of the sector
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
* Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What we offer
* 25 days 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
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement, and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call us on 020 3668 9270.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check; some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
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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