Recovery Worker

Posted 27 June 2023
Salary £15 per hour via an Umbrella Company
LocationWest Yorkshire
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
ReferencePROF_43294
Contact NameSamuel Birt

Job description

Our client, based in West Yorkshire, is currently recruiting for a Recovery Worker on a 2-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time or part-time basis. The role requires a rota basis – Monday to Friday (shifts 9am-5pm / 12pm – 8pm) Saturday and Sunday (shifts 10am – 5pm) and flexibility is offered. The hourly rate is £15 per hour via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience of Group Facilitation and hold an enhanced DBS dated within the last 3 years.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Responsible for supporting clients with a range of Mental Health needs

  • Conducting risk assessments and implementing support plans where necessary, in relation to mental health, anger management etc.

  • Carrying out group facilitation on a regular basis, such as; relaxation, mindfulness, anger management, creative group sessions etc.

  • Liaising with external organisations including support providers, NHS, Police and emergency services when necessary

  • Overseeing health and wellbeing of client groups on a daily basis depending on the level of their needs

  • Making calls to clients when required to check in on their wellbeing

  • The role will have no caseload but will assist in supporting staff and providing office cover

Experience required:

  • Working with vulnerable people with complex needs

  • Providing group facilitation for service users

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Flexible working pattern

  • Rewarding role

  • Car not required

Working hours:

  • 37 or 24 hours per week

  • Monday to Friday (shifts 9am-5pm / 12pm – 8pm) Saturday and Sunday (shifts 10am – 5pm)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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