Job summary
We have an opportunity for a passionate recovery worker to join our West Midlands services. As a Recovery Worker you will be a role model for our customers and will assist the Team leader to lead, motivate and manage the service to a high standard. This position will involve a mixture of shift work and supporting the Home Manager in the relevant service.
Main duties of the job
Here are shortened job role responsibilities:
1. Ensuring the well-being and advocacy of Service Users
2. Accurate record-keeping and support planning
3. Maintaining CQC compliance, conducting audits, and risk assessments
4. Performing spot checks to maintain service quality
5. Financial oversight and documentation
6. Assisting in developing positive boundaries in relationships
7. Supporting education, training, and employment goals
8. Preparing residents for employment and daily routines
9. Budgeting assistance and promoting a healthy diet
10. Assisting with laundry, basic cleaning, and maintenance
11. Promoting personal hygiene and healthy lifestyles
12. Assisting with public transport and accessing services
13. Exploring housing options and appointments with housing officers
14. Supporting benefit claims and housing advice
15. Financial management and literacy support
16. Facilitating access to other support services and appointments
About us
Isabella's Homes is a supported living accommodation facility that caters to individuals requiring various levels of support. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of those who may have had a mental health diagnosis, special educational needs (SENs), and clients who may have been previously detained under the Mental Health Act/S117. With a compassionate and experienced team, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. Our goal is to empower residents to live fulfilling lives while receiving the necessary assistance and support to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. At Isabella's Homes, we are committed to promoting independence, dignity, and overall well-being for all our residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an opportunity for a passionate recovery worker to join our West Midlands Services. As a Recovery Worker you will be a role model for our customers and will assist the Home Manager to lead, motivate and manage the service to a high standard. This position will involve a mixture of shift work and supporting the Home Manager in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that employees of Isabellas Homes protect the rights and promote the interests of Service Users
- Writing accurate case notes into there progress notes and input daily support hours into planner
- Ensuring the service is CQC compliant whilst working closely with local authorities Carrying out audits, risk assessments and reviews
- Carry out spot checks on services and ensure services are maintained to a high standard Money checks and logging correctly
- To support the young person to develop positive boundaries with all relationships
- To support the resident in identifying, accessing and sustaining a programmer of education, training and employment including support planning
- To support the resident to become job ready, get into a routine, get up on time, dress appropriately, communicate appropriately, work out their travel plans etc
- To support with budgeting and shopping for essentials, to maintain a healthy diet (cooking sessions etc)
- To support in washing clothes and basic repairs, basic household cleaning, basic maintenance
- To support to pay attention to personal hygiene, managing a healthy lifestyle, including sexual health
- To support in using public transport and accessing public services
- To support the resident to explore all their move-on options, including support with arranging appointments with housing officers
- To support the resident with making and following up benefit claims
- To support the resident to understand the legal and social responsibilities of holding a tenancy and who to turn to for housing advice
- To support in managing finances including paying service charge, shopping for essentials and broader budgeting, opening a bank account,savings account, planning for the future, financial risks, emergency options, priorities claiming benefits etc
- To support to understand the financial implications of an independent tenancy while working with any numeracy difficulties the young person may have
- To support to access other services, family support and keeping statutory appointments (this may include accompanying the resident, assisting them in making and keeping appointments, making referrals, helping them to identify useful services, maintaining contact etc). GP, dentist, sexual health advice, anger management courses.
Requirements:
- The Ability to work a variety of shifts at our various location.
- GCSES Equivalent level 4/5
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Care Certificate/ Mandatory Training also desirable
- Minimum or willing to work towards a NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social care
Personal Qualities:
- Passionate about making a difference in peoples lives
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Honest and reliable
- Strong communication skills
- Loyal and committed
- Positive, can do attitude
- The ability to be a good role model
- The ability to lead by example Benefits:
- Free training - Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Pension scheme Development and promotion opportunities available
- 24/7 Employment Support Program (w/ private health insurance)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum or willing to work towards a NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social care or Care Certificate/ Mandatory Training also desirable
- Experience in mental health support
- GCSE'S level 4 or above
- The Ability to work a variety of shifts at our various location.
Desirable
- Social care level 3 Qualified
Knowledge and Skill
Essential
- Experience: Have relevant work experience in social care or related fields.
- Knowledge of Regulations: Understand and adhere to local laws and regulations.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Empathy and Compassion: Show understanding and compassion for clients.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Assess situations and develop practical solutions.
- Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a team.
- Cultural Competence: Be sensitive to diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Documentation Skills: Maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Flexibility: Adapt to changing circumstances and schedules.
- Professionalism: Uphold ethical conduct and confidentiality.
- Safeguarding: Commitment to the safety of vulnerable individuals.
- IT Skills: Using computer software
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with vulnerable people with mental health and learning disabilities/autism
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Handling Pressure
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Proactive
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Isabellas Homes
Address
443 Cannock Road
Hednesford
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 4AE