Job Introduction

Leicestershire and Rutland crisis service was established in 2015 to work with people experiencing a mental health crisis who may otherwise need an admission to hospital. We aim to assist service users to overcome their crisis in variety of ways including one to one and group support, practical strategies to cope with symptoms, and advice and information to improve the person’s ability to live independently.

Working closely with other agencies to ensure that appropriate care and risk management plans are delivered, we provide the service in a variety of settings including a 6 bed crisis house, in the community and via a 24/7 telephone Helpline.   

Role Responsibility

Join our team and you will be responsible for working with service users as well as having supervisory responsibility for members of the team ensuring that a recovery focused approach is embedded within the service.  You will engage with service users through group work  and activities and support the team to do the same.

In a role where no two days are the same your ability to work individually and as part of team to prioritise your workload, as well as having excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and a positive attitude in a changeable environment will be key. 

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll need previous relevant experience of using person centred approach in a mental health setting and a good understanding of the complex needs of clients in crisis. 

You will be required to work up to 24hrs hours per week in a shift pattern including weekends, bank holidays and overnights.

About us

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with mental health needs. As a Senior Recovery Worker with a sector leader within mental health, you’ll make a real difference to people’s lives as you provide the personal, flexible and recovery-focused support  they need to help turn things around. Passionate about people, you’ll support service users to take control, improve their quality of life and face the future with confidence.

Running health 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 needs, join as a Senior Recovery Worker and add real value people’s lives, as well as your own.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits:

• 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.

Turning Point