Recovery Worker

Everyone's Turning Point is unique. It's the moment whenthey realise they've made a small, but important, step forward.Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger, butonly when the right support, advice and services are in place.That's where you come in. You'll make a real difference to theirlives as you develop the personal, flexible and recovery-focusedsupport plans they need to help turn things around. Passionateabout people, you'll support them to take control, improve theirquality of life and face the future with confidence.

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and skilledRecovery Workers to join the team at our brand new Ashford-basedRecovery House. This residential service consists of 5 roomsand provides up to 5 days support for individuals with enduringmental health needs, who are in crisis.

Duringtheir stay, service users benefit from a safe and therapeuticenvironment, which includes quiet spaces, spaces tosocialise, and spaces where people can access a sensoryenvironment and activities. Our person centred approach meansservice users are supported to engage and lead in a process, whichinvolves personalised support assessment, planning and review. Theaim is to assess and support the on-going needs of our serviceusers to build on their existing skills, support them to learn newones, to develop effective coping mechanisms and buildconfidence to manage their mental health and to staywell.

Youwill provide recovery focused support to service users inaccordance with their support plans. You will have well-honedskills in positive communication, engagement, and will be able todemonstrate unconditional positive regard for serviceusers.

You will have the maturity to work withina positive framework supporting clients. You will have the abilityto deliver services and interventions in a person centred,non-judgmental manner, and recovery-based way.

You will work alongside members of the service user'scircle of support, to enable individuals to be happy, healthy, andsuccessful in achieving their life goals.

Yourtypical duties will include:

• providing support and guidance toservice users
• supporting service userswith their medication
• daily record keeping andincident report writing
• help with inductingnew staff members
• upholding the cleanliness ofthe service to adhere to infection prevention controlmeasures

You will be required towork in a flexible manner on a roster basis including office hours,evenings, some weekends and sleep-ins.

Two ofthese posts are for dedicated night Recovery Workers. Anintegral part of the team, these two individuals - althoughprimarily lone workers - will be supported in this role by a sitebased sleep-in colleague, who can be called on in an emergency.Although night workers will be required to work some weekends, theywill not be required to cover other rota shifts.

Previousexperience in the mental health sector is desirable but notessential. What is important is that you have a genuine desireto support individuals in their recovery and have a can-doattitude.

We need compassionate, proactive andprofessional individuals who are highly motivated, hardworking andkeen to support service users with mental health and complex careneeds. You also need to have the ability to support people who areexperiencing a crisis.

You will have thematurity to work within a positive framework supporting clients.You will have the ability to deliver services and interventions ina person centred, non-judgmental manner, and recovery-basedway.

Being a good communicator isessential, to be able to get on with people of all ages and fromall backgrounds, and you will also be liaising with otherprofessionals.

We value the personal skills andinterests you can bring to the role and to the lives of the serviceusers we support, such as: sports, arts and crafts, music andcooking to name but a few.

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with morethan 300 locations across England, we take real pride in theservices we offer.

Across the varied regions,sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is heldtogether by a shared vision - and our people are connected by thesame values. These include belief in potential, confidence incommunication, embracing positive change and always treating eachother as individuals.

We run all of our serviceson a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back intoour services and people. We never stop believing in change for thebetter, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the peoplewe support.

Our people bring our vision to life.So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to supportothers to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, wedon't just offer you a job - we offer you a career.

What benefits will Ireceive?

We know reward looksdifferent to each person and so whether it's a culture supportingrecognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career- we want to support you in every way we can with our total rewardpackage that includes:

• Comprehensivelearning and development opportunities so we can invest in yourfuture, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experientiallearning or more formal learning opportunities
• 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each yearof service up to 33 days. Plus the option tobuy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to helpmake your money go further - including high street shopping, pubsand restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more.You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even morediscounts and savings!
• Flexible workingsolutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and acompetitive Pension Scheme to support your savings andsecurity
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapyservice - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions,access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Educationhub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal adviceand more - all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirationalwork and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrateyour commitment to us
• Flexible benefit optionsincluding a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season TicketLoans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer afriend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as athanks from us!

Wereserve the right to close this advert early if we are able toappoint to the vacancy before the advertised closingdate.

Turning Point

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