At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower residents to achieve personal goals and support their community reintegration.
- Company: Join a compassionate not-for-profit organisation transforming lives through innovative support.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, training opportunities, and employee assistance programmes.
- Other info: Flexible working patterns and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with great communication skills and an understanding of mental health challenges.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Forest Hill and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus routes including the 171 and 185. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.
Salary: £28,800
Shift Pattern: 37.5 per week on a pro rota between Monday to Sunday on a rota between 08:30 - 21:00. Shift patterns and weekly hours may vary dependent on service and resident requirements. You may be required to work Bank Holidays.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team based in Catford. Penrose Jigsaw Service is a forensic mental health service and work in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM). You will empower and motivate both our male and female residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence, supporting their reintegration into the community. You will provide tailored, person‑centred support using a recovery model, ensuring our services are flexible and responsive to individual needs while meeting the expectations of our commissioners and stakeholders.
Your focus is on successful community reintegration and a sustained quality of life, guided by a recovery model that enables clients to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities through interactive and preventative approaches. We provide supported accommodation within a forensic step‑down service, delivering residential and community‑based support. We provide intensive accommodation‑based support (six flats) and floating support (dispersed flats) designed to address the complex and challenging needs of our residents and participants. Support includes medication support, supervision, and regular health and safety checks, tailored to meet the complex and challenging needs of our residents and participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents at all times
- Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
- Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
- Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check‑ins
- Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and driven individual, with a genuine desire to support others in achieving their goals and overcoming challenges. You thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, and can remain calm and non‑judgmental in difficult situations. Great communication skills are essential, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with residents, colleagues, and external partners. You are proactive, solution‑focused, and possess a solid understanding of the complex needs faced by individuals with mental health issues. You are adaptable, able to work flexibly, and committed to SIG’s mission of empowering individuals through innovative and inclusive support.
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly mental health and substance dependency
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach‑based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop‑in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Community Mental Health Recovery Worker in Catford employer: Homeless Link
At Social Interest Group (SIG), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of our employees. Located in Catford, our team enjoys access to comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and mental health support, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing complex challenges. Join us in our mission to empower independence and transform communities, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
