Recovery worker - #147749

Harmonia Careers


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Durham
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Recovery Worker- Community Location: Durham Salary:£25,220 plus mileageDBS Check: Adult level requiredHours: 37.5 PW Monday- Friday 9am till 5pm

P4 are working with a charity that is well established and on the lookout for a community Recovery Worker. They specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas. The services are evidence-based, high-quality, and tailored to the needs of the individuals we support. Our vision is to remove barriers so people can access the help they need to live a meaningful life.

We Are Guided By Three Core Values

  • Kindness: Be generous, caring, and compassionate.
  • Courage: Be bold, trust, and commit.
  • Respect: Everyone deserves dignity.

About The Service

This is a community-based mental health service. We support individuals aged 18+ with mental health challenges by helping them develop coping strategies, improve their wellbeing, build social networks, and access local resources. We also assist with housing and benefits-related issues.

Purpose of the Role

  • Help people achieve their life goals.
  • Contribute to the smooth and safe running of the service.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet service goals.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting People Who Use Our Services:

  • Help individuals manage and improve their mental and physical health.
  • Support development of life skills such as budgeting, tenancy sustainment, and accessing education or employment.
  • Encourage independence and empowerment through person-centred support.

Maintaining a Safe Environment

  • Monitor the wellbeing of residents.
  • Ensure legal and safety standards are met.
  • Provide a respectful and secure environment.

Keyworking Duties

  • Manage a caseload of individuals.
  • Develop and review personalised support plans based on each person's goals and aspirations.
  • Deliver key work sessions and complete related documentation.
  • Conduct risk assessments in line with policy.
  • Refer individuals to other services when needed.

Managing Workload

  • Plan and carry out your responsibilities effectively.
  • Keep accurate, timely records using our database.
  • Build relationships with external partners such as mental health teams and carers.
  • Take care of your own wellbeing through regular check-ins with your manager and team.
  • Stay informed about organisational updates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • No formal qualifications are required for this role.

Essential Skills

  • Strong communication and listening abilities.
  • Compassionate and supportive approach.
  • Motivation and advocacy for service users.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
  • Capable of working under pressure and managing time effectively.
  • Strong IT skills (Word, email, databases).
  • Commitment to self-development and professional integrity.

Experience

  • No prior experience is specifically required, but relevant skills and values are essential.

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