At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with complex needs through 1:1 and group activities in their homes and communities.
- Company: Target Housing, a charity dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in mental health support.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health or social care, with strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a number of experienced and compassionate Recovery Workers to join our dedicated Bank pool in Sheffield. Working closely with our Service Manager and Recovery Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting our service at St Bart's. As a proactive Recovery Worker, you will have an empathetic and person-centred approach, ensuring service users receive the dedicated support they require.
The successful candidate will have experience working with individuals with multiple and complex needs, and will be confident in delivering support both 1:1 and in group settings. You will have a strong understanding of tenancy sustainment, risk management, and support planning. Above all, we are looking for someone who is empathetic, organised, and committed to helping people achieve their potential and move towards independent living.
General Tasks
- Supporting the delivery of high quality 1:1 and group activities in people's homes and in the community.
- Manage and advocate for a caseload of service users who have needs around mental health; learning disabilities; multiple disadvantages.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant agencies to provide a joined-up network of support for clients.
- Keep and update accurate records on the case management system.
Requirements
- A relevant qualification in mental health, learning disabilities, health and social care, or similar.
- Experience of supporting people with multiple complex needs, particularly with mental health and learning disabilities.
- Experience of building successful professional relationships both with service users, colleagues and professional networks.
- Knowledge and understanding of PIE (Psychologically Informed Environments) and TIP (Trauma Informed Practice).
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
About Us: Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people within our society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Kathryn Pederson (kathryn.pederson@targethousing.org.uk).
Recovery Worker - Bank in Sheffield employer: Target Housing
Target Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the vulnerable communities they serve. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on empowering individuals, employees can expect meaningful growth opportunities while contributing to transformative housing solutions in Hull. The charity's dedication to a psychologically informed approach ensures that every team member plays a vital role in making a positive impact on society.
