Mental Health Recovery Worker

**Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 - 35 hours per week**

**We need people like you, people who share our values and are equally inspired and committed to the work we do. Which is why when we recruit, we specifically look for these. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have experience, we will support you on your learning journey. We have experienced managers who will lead from the front and guide you on your development. Graduates and applicants with transferable skills are welcome to apply**.

If you like to listen, take an interest in others, support, guide and help people to flourish, we have the role for you.

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker at Rethink Mental Illness, you will be making a difference to someone’s ability to live a fulfilling life.

We are looking for a full time Mental Health Recovery Worker as the service grows and the needs of the clients change. You will receive training from an experienced manager and the team who will support you on your journey. The staff team are flexible and support each other to work around their own commitments so hours are negotiable/flexible depending on your individual

Sydney House is a supported housing service operating from 9:00 - 17:00 weekdays with no weekend work required. The objective of this service is to move our clients back into the community. The service is low to medium support, and you will be key working 3 to 4 residents, forming meaningful relationships and undertaking various activities and helping them with day to day living, going out for coffee and shopping and being an integral part of their move on process. Medication is not administered by staff.

We support nine residents and he small team is passionate about given them the best opportunities to regain independence and build a happy life.

**As a Support Worker you’ll bring**

With the right training, coaching and support from us, you will develop relationships with people and deal with the specific circumstances and needs of each individual’s life. We are looking for people who:

- Have a desire to make a real difference to the lives of people in need.
- Take responsibility for delivering with passion, patience, understanding and to the highest standards.
- Will proactively, efficiently, and with thought, deliver what is expected.
- Are eligible / have the right to work in the UK.

Here’s what some of the existing staff say about working at Sydney House.. _“I find the service very flexible in the part time hours I work and also the team is small and very supportive”_
- “Working at Sydney House gives you the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and the staff here are so understanding and helpful when it comes to supporting you in your role”_
- “I would not be the person I am today without the experiences and challenges I have faced here, it’s made me realise the value of colleagues, especially the colleagues I have here”_

**So, will you be our next Support Worker to join our friendly team at Sydney House in Salisbury? **Our home from home environment and person-centred approach in Salisbury helps those that need it, lead a better quality of life.

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**_ Don’t meet all requirements?_**

**_ If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we would still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position_**

**Caring for our people.**

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

- ** PULSE - **your rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc.
- ** Wellbeing support**: Our Wellbeing hub that gives physical, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments
- ** Taking time for you**: we work flexibly -you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off.
- ** Planning for the future**: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- ** Structured Induction**: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- ** £300 when you introduce a Friend**: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion**

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a