Senior Recovery Worker

Making Space; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Preston is looking for a Senior Recovery Worker to deliver recovery-focused interventions and promote social inclusion. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, alongside previous experience working with individuals with complex needs. Responsibilities include supervising staff, providing guidance to service users, and ensuring effective day-to-day service operations. This role offers 35 hours per week with competitive benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays

Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day

Access to a library of learning through an e-portal

Investment in career progression and qualifications

Travel schemes and expenses

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Paid Sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting is essential.
• Ability to supervise staff and delegate responsibilities.
• Willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused interventions to promote social inclusion and wellbeing.
• Supervise and support staff to deliver values-based support.
• Develop opportunities for service users in various areas including employment and education.

Skills

Experience in mental health settings

Supervision of staff

Knowledge of working with complex needs

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Senior Recovery Worker to join the team at our Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service, Inspiring Minds based in Preston, PR1 7QE. Please click here for further details about the service.

Salary £24,297 per annum

Hours 35 hours weekly

At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

As Senior Recovery worker, you will deliver a range of recovery focussed interventions to maximise individual and community assets to promote social inclusion, recovery, wellbeing and independence.

You will promote and achieve recovery and social inclusion through offering information, advice and guidance and developing opportunities for service users in areas such as employment, volunteering, health, leisure, wellbeing and education. As well as take on senior tasks & responsibilities as assigned by management to ensure that the service runs effectively day to day.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.

Previous experience of working within a mental health setting and having the knowledge of understanding and working with people with a variety of complex needs is essential for this role.

As Senior Recovery Worker you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities ensuring values based support is delivered to the highest standard so previous care experience is essential. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

• Stream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday - statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.