Senior Recovery Worker in Preston

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. 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.

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: Building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging.
• Tailor Making: Nurturing unique relationships to provide customised support.
• Dreaming Big: Harnessing imagination to generate confidence.
• Having Courage: Committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places.
• Being Ready: Responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together.

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. You will 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 with ours here at Making Space.

Benefits: We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

• 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.
• 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.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
• 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.