Job Introduction

Peckham Rye is Southwark-based forensic residential service for men with a history of offending. Peckham Rye provides lower support step-down accommodation for 8 residents.

Role Responsibility

Join our team as a Recovery Worker, your responsibilities will include some line management, as well as day to day duties around the project, including undertaking risk assessments, promoting recovery focused care and support plans. In a role where no two days are the same, you will engage with our clients through group work and activities, providing individual support and enabling them to make informed choices about their future.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a candidate with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in the Mental Health sector. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent will go a long way. You will have experience of working within a forensic and/or mental health setting, and your experience with supporting vulnerable adults within a residential setting would be desirable. Full training is provided in order for the successful candidate to work safely, to learn and develop within the role and beyond. The role involves working shifts including weekends.

Driven and passionate, you won't have a problem with multitasking and dealing with conflicting deadlines and crisis situations. And of course, as a Recovery Worker, you'll love talking to people with different needs, be genuinely interested in helping them, and possess a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience for people suffering from an acute mental health crisis.

About us

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with mental health issues. As a Recovery Worker, you'll make a real difference to their lives as you drive and motivate our staff to deliver a service that's unmatched. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too.

Running health and social care facilities and services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and focused on helping people with mental health issues, join us and add real value to their lives, as well as your own.

What benefits will I receive?

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

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