Mental health support worker (derby) - united kingdom, derby, derbyshire

gbp19,304 per annum

derby

you're caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. you'd also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. welcome to richmond fellowship's stuart house as a recovery worker.

derby city life links, run by richmond fellowship, promotes personalised, flexible, targeted community based support open to everyone aged 18 and over in derby city living with mental ill health. we provide a range of services such as information, advice and navigation; 1:1 individualised recovery support plans, working with a variety of therapeutic tools and interventions. we also run group support sessions in addition to peer support groups.

we know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. but we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. that's where you come in. responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we'll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. whether it's developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing's for sure you will have every chance to shine.

no relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. more important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. whatever your background, you'll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

in return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

richmond fellowship is part of recovery focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence.

this is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

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we are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience.

this is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. please attach a covering letter when applying for this position.

to apply, please send a cv and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

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