Mental Health Recovery worker

Rethink Mental Illness are an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness.

We are hiring Support Workers to join our inspiring and friendly team at our Leamington Spa Service – Cavendish Lodge.

All our CQC registered homes aim to help people move on to more independent accommodation by providing support that meets their changing needs. We believe in the involvement of individuals in the management of their own condition. This means offering a stable home life, either for the long or short term, for all those that need our help.

How you will make a difference:

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will offer people affected by mental illness the support and help they need to regain their confidence and get involved in everyday social and workplace activities. You will be working closely with service users to achieve their own personal goals and access all the support they need on their recovery journey.

• I provide key worker support to a specified number of service users, including one to one individual support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use our services.

• I always have the individual’s needs at the forefront, working to the recovery model and using communication, motivation and coaching skills to support the service user to achieve their goals and aspirations.

• I develop a rapport with service users based on respect and honesty and work within clear professional boundaries and the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.

• I am a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn

• I can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity.

• I may also have, experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.

• Experience of using digital/IT platforms.

Caring for our people.

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

• PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.

• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.

• Taking time for you: We work flexibly and we have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.

• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.

• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.

• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.