Recovery Worker

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're recruiting a Recovery Worker to join the team in Croydon in a 27 bed residential property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. The team offers psychologically-informed housing and resettlement support that comes with additional help for individuals' specific needs. Our forensic mental health step-down services consist of four individual sites which cater for high and medium support for both, men and women.

You will play a vital part to the team in contributing to the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents/participants into the community. You will provide pathways, support and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, for more safer, integrated communities. You will provide personalised and one to one support which is unique and personable to meet our resident/participant needs and those of the service.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday on a 4-weekly rota basis (to include bank holidays and religious holidays) Shifts can be between 8:00 - 20:30. We are a 24/7 staffed service.

Location: Service is located at the heart of Croydon, close to the East Croydon train station.

ABOUT YOU

You are a compassionate, motivated, and proactive individual with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. You thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt well to changing situations, maintaining a non-judgmental and trauma-informed approach. Your ability to build meaningful, effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, while respecting and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, sets you apart.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THE ROLE

This role offers you the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in people's lives by supporting them on their path to recovery and empowerment. You will enjoy being part of a team that values collaboration and creativity, where your input is respected, and your ideas are encouraged. The diversity of tasks, from creating support plans and risk assessments to facilitating workshops and liaising with external partners, will keep your day dynamic and engaging.

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 need

What would we like, but not essential?

• Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
• Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
• Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals

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

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!

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

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, Bedfords