Part Time – Intensive Recovery Worker (Mental Health)

Norwich, Norfolk
Norwich & Central Norfolk Mind
Intensive Recovery Worker

REF: NWM/446

Hours: Part Time 22.5 hours per week – worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service – covering 3 shifts per week, including weekends.

Salary £24,891 – £25,691 per annum, depending on probation status. Salary pro rata for part time hours

Location : Holly Tree House, Bawburgh Lane, Norwich

The Service
We are recruited into the Norwich Based Short Stay Recovery House. This is a 24-hour service for people who have experienced, or are experiencing a mental health crisis but do not require a hospital admission.

You will provide support to the people to provide an effective range of short-term intensive interventions to reduce the experience of crisis.

The Role
Providing one to one emotional support to those in need of support and in crisis. As a valued Recovery Worker, you will empower and promote independence. You will be motivated and have experience of working in a similar field with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Among Other Responsibilities You Will

• Support individuals in crisis (presenting in a range of ways, including low mood, depressed, anxious, mania, self-harming, and experiencing suicidal thoughts) to develop their own safety plan and coping strategies to navigate the crisis situation.

• Identify and respond to individuals who become a risk to themselves or others within this time period by working closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service. (CRHT)

• Liaise with the Service Manager when taking new referrals and be part of a full risk handover when accepting new people to the house.

• Introduce therapeutic tools and interventions to those using the service, tailoring this support to their particular needs, including cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and other coping strategies.

What We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a similar field
Experience of working with people with complex needs who may be difficult to engage
Empowering People and promoting independence
Working with multi-displinary teams
An understanding of mental health crisis
Desirable – NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Counselling qualification or similar

Interview date to be confirmed

_We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible._

_ While we welcome applications from all suitable candidates, please be aware that internal applicants will be given priority consideration for this role._

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How To Apply
You will be re directed to our website to apply

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,891.00-£25,691.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NWM/446