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Night Mental Health Recovery Worker Part time

Social Interest Group • Part-time • London, London, United Kingdom • £26.10k / year • 5d ago

Are you ready to take on this challenging yet fulfilling role and help these men rebuild their lives?

ABOUT THE (PART TIME) NIGHT MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WORKER ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Part time Complex Needs Recovery Worker to join our team at Focus. Our service supports 28 men aged between 18 and 72 who have a history of forensic mental health issues with co morbidity, often alongside co-occurring substance misuse disorders. The residents range from high-risk to low-risk, and our aim is to provide tailored support to help them reintegrate into the community. You will be expected to manage the CCTV remotely covering 6 locations.

You will need teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of professionals, including social workers, probation officers, mental health practitioners, GPs, pharmacists, substance misuse specialists, housing officers, benefits advisers, community organisations, and police and legal professionals. We are seeking a dedicated recovery worker to join our pool of night staff. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable men with a history of forensic mental health needs and comorbid substance misuse disorders – helping them to live fulfilling lives without judgement – and you have an empathetic approach, we would love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern: Part Time (Waking Night) – 18.75 hours per week, Night shifts vary between 21:00–08:30, onsite face-to-face service, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed.

Salary: £26,155.35 (pro rata)

What are we looking for from a (Part time) Complex Needs Recovery Worker?

Provide person-centered support to residents, helping them rebuild their lives and transition back into the community.
Work collaboratively with residents to address their needs, including mental health support, substance misuse recovery, and practical assistance such as applying for benefits or booking medical appointments.
Signpost residents to external organisations and services that can aid their recovery, such as drug rehabilitation programs, psychological therapy, and social services.
Build relationships with residents, offering emotional support and fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Attend and contribute to weekly MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings
Confidently report issues to the police when necessary and work closely with probation officers to ensure residents meet their legal and rehabilitation requirements.
Support residents in accessing primary healthcare services, including arranging GP appointments and liaising with mental health professionals.

What we offer

25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Annual Staff Awards

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

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