Recovery Worker

Recovery Focus•North Andover, MA

1d•£25,878 - £30,868•Onsite

About The Position

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, they have created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England, supporting around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services with the help of 3,500 staff and volunteers. This role is at Princess Court, a 24-hour supported housing service for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, often with multiple and complex needs. The responsibilities may vary daily, focusing on supporting residents to achieve life goals, improve quality of life, develop independent living skills, and assist with the daily running of the service. The organization emphasizes treating each resident as a unique individual and ensuring a person-centered approach.

Requirements

2-years experience of working in a mental health, complex needs or supported accommodation setting
Experience of facilitating therapeutic and coping strategies in relation to Mental Health well-being and crisis situations.
Experience of, and commitment to, promoting and implementing equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion for vulnerable people
Experience of working respectfully with individuals offering advice, guidance, and support on housing and appropriate tenancy related information
Experience of Housing Management practice and knowledge of Housing legislation & welfare benefit legislation
Experience of supporting individuals to maintain their own accommodation, including benefit advice, budgeting and life skills

Responsibilities

Support the people using our services to achieve their life goals and improve their quality of life
Work on both practical and emotional life skills towards independent living/ greater independence
Assist with the safe and successful daily running of the service including housing management related tasks
Work as part of a team towards agreed service/contract targets
Work as part of a team to provide a service in line with the organisation’s mission and values
Assist people using our services to manage and improve their own physical and mental well-being
Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, community engagement and access to services
Encourage choice, control and active participation in decision-making
Ensure the safe running of the service
Assess the wellbeing and welfare of people we support on an ongoing basis
Maintain professional boundaries and act in line with the Code of Conduct
Keep our service compliant with legal regulations
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with GDPR and organisational policies
Oversee your own caseload of key clients
Work with individuals to develop agreed, meaningful and achievable person-centered plans with positive outcomes that meet the individual’s aspirations
Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
Ensure positive risk assessments are created and implemented in line with our policies and procedures
Signpost people we support, to other services for additional support
Plan and carry out your core areas of responsibility
Complete accurate and timely computerized records via our database
Liaise with external agencies - such as community mental health teams, multi-disciplinary teams and carers - building relationships and projecting a positive image of the service
Effectively monitoring and managing your own wellbeing through debriefing and discussions with your manager and colleagues
Keep up to date with organisational developments
Contribute positively to team working, handovers and service delivery