Relief Bank Recovery Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.60 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | MK40 2PN |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Social Interest Group |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 301732JCP |
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Job Title: Recovery Worker
Location: Based within Bedfordshire. Kindly be aware that step free access is available for this service. The building is approximately a 10 minute walk from Bedford Station.
Salary: £12.60 + 12.07% AL accrual paid monthly
Shift Pattern: Flexible/As required; Monday to Sunday. This is a 24 hour service with a mix of early shifts, late shifts and waking night shifts.
Join our brand new Mental Health Service which is due to go live April 2026! The service is a step down service, which provides short stay, trauma informed alternative to hospital admission and facilities. The service forms part of a wider integrated initiative for urgent and emergency care. This is an 11 bedded, community based mental health crisis and step down service offering short stay, trauma informed support. The team will support our residents who are at risk of admission but can be supported outside of mental health hospital settings, by providing tailored support to them to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals, to live more fulfilled lives and independent living.
We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Recovery Worker with a focus on achieving outcomes in line with contractual requirements, while ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma informed, psychologically informed environment. You will deliver flexible, tailored, person centred support to help residents improve their quality of life, overcome challenges, and achieve personal goals. Using strong communication skills, you will build trusting professional relationships, support residents to reintegrate into the community, and play a vital role in helping them rebuild their lives through personalised support plans, activities, and partnership working.
Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Some Key Responsibilities Include:
Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents at all times
Providing safe, 24/7 short-stay support to avoid unnecessary hospital admission
Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
Providing step-down capacity for individuals ready to leave acute wards but not yet ready for independent living.
Embedding Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs) and relational security.
Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
Supporting residents with taking their correct medication; Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal
Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns when needed.
Support residents with taking their medication and keep accurate records. Build good working relationships with colleagues and outside agencies.
About You
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Previous experience in supporting those who struggle with their mental health and residential setting
Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health
Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
Cultural awareness, Self awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
Ability to promote the service and provide outreach based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
Employer Pension Contribution
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Annual Staff Awards
EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Additional Information
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.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Location: Based within Bedfordshire. Kindly be aware that step free access is available for this service. The building is approximately a 10 minute walk from Bedford Station.
Salary: £12.60 + 12.07% AL accrual paid monthly
Shift Pattern: Flexible/As required; Monday to Sunday. This is a 24 hour service with a mix of early shifts, late shifts and waking night shifts.
Join our brand new Mental Health Service which is due to go live April 2026! The service is a step down service, which provides short stay, trauma informed alternative to hospital admission and facilities. The service forms part of a wider integrated initiative for urgent and emergency care. This is an 11 bedded, community based mental health crisis and step down service offering short stay, trauma informed support. The team will support our residents who are at risk of admission but can be supported outside of mental health hospital settings, by providing tailored support to them to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals, to live more fulfilled lives and independent living.
We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Recovery Worker with a focus on achieving outcomes in line with contractual requirements, while ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma informed, psychologically informed environment. You will deliver flexible, tailored, person centred support to help residents improve their quality of life, overcome challenges, and achieve personal goals. Using strong communication skills, you will build trusting professional relationships, support residents to reintegrate into the community, and play a vital role in helping them rebuild their lives through personalised support plans, activities, and partnership working.
Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Some Key Responsibilities Include:
Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents at all times
Providing safe, 24/7 short-stay support to avoid unnecessary hospital admission
Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
Providing step-down capacity for individuals ready to leave acute wards but not yet ready for independent living.
Embedding Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs) and relational security.
Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
Supporting residents with taking their correct medication; Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal
Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns when needed.
Support residents with taking their medication and keep accurate records. Build good working relationships with colleagues and outside agencies.
About You
.
Previous experience in supporting those who struggle with their mental health and residential setting
Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health
Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
Cultural awareness, Self awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
Ability to promote the service and provide outreach based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
Employer Pension Contribution
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Annual Staff Awards
EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Additional Information
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.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.