Support Worker
Internally the job title will be Recovery Worker ‐ Supported Housing
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s St Stephen's Close as a Recovery Worker.
About the service
St Stephen's Close is a mental health, supported housing. We offer recovery focused, holistic support to individuals through a combination of face to face and remote working depending on what suits the person. Support is tailored to individuals personally, to help them meet their goals, and some areas we typically work on are: Learning the skills to help manage a condition Meeting new people and accessing community resources Finding work, education or volunteering opportunities, Learning or improving digital skills and accessing online resources Improving physical health. We have a focus on co-production and encourage people using our service to get involved and work alongside us to provide the best possible support.
About the role
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
About you
You have a caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a fixed term post that ends on 25 April 2025
This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
To apply, please visit our website and send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
