Support, Time and Recovery Worker
Location Trafford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. Crossgate House, Cross Street, Sale, M33
Salary range £25,183 - £27,269 pa Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern Full time, 5 days per week, 36.25 hours per week.
We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline 12th February 2025
Interview date Week commencing 17th February
Interview type In Person
About the Role
As a Support Time & Recovery Worker in the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team you will either hold a NVQ Level 2 or be prepared to work towards this, have experience in organizing and facilitating meaningful structured therapeutic activities and be passionate about working in mental health.
You will contribute to the delivery of mental health services and provide a caring and compassionate service. You will provide practical and emotional support with activities of daily living and facilitate independent living, including accessing community resources. You will be able to form positive therapeutic engaging relationships with service users and carers.
You will need to be able to independently drive to service users homes across the borough of Trafford.
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver the service and quality improvements. The role requires excellent team working, and communication skills, risk management and engagement with service users and carers.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
You will be required to drive in this role.
Contact Details
Team Manager Emma Pickup 0161 357 1777
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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