Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - peripatetic (float)

As a Mental Health Recovery worker for NIHCSS your caseload will involve supporting our community clients in Central Norwich or South Norfolk and our supported clients in Norwich NR2.

• Are you a problem solver with fantastic people skills?


• Do you love to manage projects and lead by example?


• Are you tenacious and proud of the work you do?, As a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker at NIHCSS, you will have your own caseload and support individuals to engage in the service, to achieve their goals and aspirations through individual key work, targeted recovery outcome focused interventions and person centred planning.


As a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker, you will provide support utilising your fully flexible and personalised approach, acting as a support navigator to make creative use of the resources available to you

As a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker, you will empower individuals to exercise choice and control and work alongside people to develop and review robust assessments, safety management plans and recovery support plans.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE :YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A VEHICLE THAT YOU ARE HAPPY TO USE FOR WORK PURPOSES AS THIS ROLE INVOLVES WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY - mileage expenses paid

We provide an inclusive and supportive environment for you where you're driven to stay and grow. You will have a positive attitude and be committed to our values around service user involvement.,
• DO YOU DRIVE AND HAVE A CAR THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO USE FOR WORK PURPOSES? This is a mandatory requirement of the role. Please do not apply if you are learning to drive or have your driving test booked as we will not be able to consider your application. We will not be able to consider your application if you leave this section blank. PLEASE NOTE THAT BUSINESS INSURANCE WILL BE NECESSARY


• Please tell us about your mental health work or volunteer/carer experience and what promoted you to apply for this rile (applications will automatically be declined if you do not answer this question)


• ARE YOU AWARE THAT THIS ROLE IS BASED IN OUR SUPPORTED LIVING SITES IN NORWICH, NORFOLK & COVERING COMMUNITY CLIENTS IN CENTRAL NORWICH & SOUTH NORFOLK? If your location is noted as out of county on your application, please confirm that you are willing or in the process of relocating to Norfolk.


Experience:

• MENTAL HEALTH WORK/VOLUNTEER (MUST BE FOR AN ORGANISATION): 1 year (required)
  
  NIHCSS is a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing and St Martins Housing. We support people over the age of 18 who have severe, complex and enduring mental health needs.


You will support people who are going through a difficult time, drawing on your unique knowledge and experience to connect with others, by helping them discover their strengths and developing skills that will lead to wellness. This is only possible with the help of people like you!

NIHCSS recognise and value lived experience of mental health challenges as an asset within our staffing teams. It brings co-production of services to the heart of all we do. We believe it is crucial to involve people with lived experience of mental health problems, and/or accessing mental health services, to ensure that the needs of service users are represented and reflected in our support. So, if you have personal experience of living with mental illness, have used mental health services or you have supported family or friends living with mental illness, we would love to welcome you into our dynamic, forward thinking team.

Are you looking to join an organisation that truly appreciates you and the work that you do, where wellbeing of our staff is one of our top priorities and where you are supported by staff and management every step of the way.

Do you want to feel proud of where you work knowing that there is a clear purpose to what we do which aligns with your own values by putting others first and is supportive of your growth and development?

Would you welcome the opportunity to be part of an inclusive and transparent culture where you will provide a pivotal role in society, caring for the most vulnerable, providing a recovery based service and working with people to help to improve their lives?

Then look no further than NIHCSS ..........................

We are looking for a full time Recovery Worker who can provide support across our threde Norwich sites in NR2.

37.5 HOURS - BASIC SALARY £22826.31 + RECRIOTMENT & RETENTION ALLOWANCE £1066.65 = £23,892.96

£55 ADDITIONAL PAY FOR EACH SLEEP IN SHIFT - TWO MINIMUM PER MONTH = ADDITIONAL £1320 PER YEAR! OPPORTUNITY FOR OVERTIME IF YOU WISH.

THIS ROLE MAY INVOLVE SLEEP IN SHIFTS IF ADDITIONAL COVER IS REQUIRED . THESE ARE PAID AT AN ADDITIONAL £55 PER SHIFT., Blue Light card, Charity Discounts, Perkbox online discount portal, Care Friends Recruitment & Retention scheme, Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour helpline providing counselling and legal information, professional support and reflection sessions, paid DBS, Team Reflection Days, Company Events, Shiny Mind app, extra days leave on your birthday, team away days, complimentary therapies including massage and reflexology, dedicated workshops to promote wellbeing in the workplace, treat boxes, staff recognition rewards .

Learning & Development

Mandatory and vocational training to allow continuous learning and personal development.

Over 150 courses all provided to support your long term personal development and career pathway.

Up to 4 hours per month dedicated to your personal development - including research & development, attending webinars, remote training sessions and shadowing

Regular 1:1's focusing on your wellbeing, caseload, achievements, challenges and personal goals., Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,892.96 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


• Sick pay


• Store discount


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift