Complex Needs Recovery Worker

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring a Complex Needs Recovery Worker to join our team in Clapham, a service which focuses on recovery and wellbeing for men aged 18 - 65 with a diagnosis of severe and enduring mental health with forensic background and additional complex needs including substance misuse and other physical health issues. They support patients who are ready for discharge into the community from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.  

You will play a crucial role in supporting individuals to achieve recovery, reablement, and rehabilitation within a trauma-informed and psychologically informed environment (PIE). Working closely with residents/participants, you will create personalised support plans, offer practical assistance, and deliver tailored interventions to help them achieve their goals.

Your efforts will focus on empowering residents/participants to reach their desired outcomes, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources for positive progress. You will also take an active role in developing, participating in, and encouraging residents/participants to engage in activities, projects, and events. 

Shift Pattern:  37.5 hours per week on a rota basis in service, which can include Early Shifts (08:00 - 16:00), Mid Shifts (09:30 - 17:30), Late Shifts (13:30 - 21:30), Long Days (08:00 - 21:30) and Waking Night shift (21:00 - 08:30)  

What we are looking for:

• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ideally supporting those with Mental Health and Substance Misuse
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others

What we offer

• 25 days 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

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. 

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. 

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.

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 us on 020 3668 9270

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We 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.