Turning Point is looking for an Recovery Worker in Hertfordshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Turning Point Complex Needs Team as a Recovery Worker.
This role requires someone passionate about supporting service users in Hertfordshire who are experiencing mental health, substance misuse as well as other complex social issues. You will be offering vital advice, information, and signposting as well as providing practical support to promote wellbeing and recovery. We require someone who is energetic and enthusiastic about engaging with individuals who may need our service.
At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. As a Recovery Worker, you’ll make a real difference to their lives as you introduce them to the personal, flexible and realistic support they need to improve the quality of their lives in their communities. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us.
Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service provides short term, holistic, community support to adults who are recovering from mental health issues, and additional complex needs including substance misuse, housing issues and other complex social issues.
We visit people in their own homes or meet at community locations across the area and working together we design a support package with goals that evolve with people’s changing needs and wishes. We offer high quality support to help people take control, improve the quality of their lives and face the future with confidence. No matter how complex a person’s needs, whether they’ve tried support services or not in the past, we can provide person-centred support that helps individuals decrease isolation, increase independence, learn new skills, integrate into the community and make the most of every new opportunity.
The typical working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Having a driving licence and access to a car is essential.
The key accountabilities of the role are:
Essential:
Desirable:
Why Turning Point?
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
What benefits will I receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it's a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
Testimonial from one of our staff:
“I joined the Complex Needs Service as a Recovery Worker. I started with limited experience in this field and since then have had so many opportunities to build my skills and confidence. Every day in this role is different and provides new experiences and challenges, whilst being encouraged by an exceptionally supportive and kind team.”
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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