About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new career in a rewarding role that makes a real difference? We are currently looking for dedicated and committed Support Workers to join our strong and friendly team at our rehabilitation hospital in Newton Abbott. Previous experience is not required as we will provide comprehensive induction and training.
Main Purpose:
To provide comprehensive and effective recovery support which enables people to take control of their future. To work with other team members to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice of the highest standard. You will also share in the responsibility to ensure that services are run safely in line with our policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To provide practice which embodies recovery principles, qualities, values and standards.To ensure recovery relationships and support are provided wherever the person needs this to happen.To demonstrate the personal qualities, knowledge and skills required within a recovery support role.To provide and model an approach to recovery in which people providing and receiving support can share and reflect on their experiences of recovery and self management.To ensure that all communication demonstrates recovery qualities, values and principles.To communicate in an open and sensitive manner.To ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with Charity policy and regulation.To follow practice according to the requirements and terms within the CQC Essential Standards, Mental Health Act and Charity policy and procedures.To take responsibility for shift leadership in the absence of senior staff, ensuring that the registered property is maintained in good order and meets legislative requirements through regular and recorded risk assessment.To plan and prioritise personal workload, demonstrating an appropriate balance between service need and wellbeing.To follow professional practice guidelines and registration requirements at all times.To contribute to the effective delivery of recovery conversation, coaching and evaluation through trust and network outcome measures.To respond to requests for information in a professional and responsible manner within agreed deadlines.
About us
Cypress Hospital provides rehabilitation for people in mental health recovery. Our team provides 24/7 nurse-led support, working in partnership with community mental health teams, people we work with and their families.
Step One is a leading third sector provider of recovery supportive services for those with mental health concerns and/or Autism Spectrum Condition in Devon and is committed to the continuing development of recovery values in practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
Step One is a leading third sector provider of recovery supportive services for those withmental health concerns and/or Autism Spectrum Condition in Devon and is committed to thecontinuing development of recovery values in practice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide practice which embodies recovery principles, qualities, values and standards.This will include supporting people to lead and define their recovery and achieve theirpersonal recovery outcomes.To ensure recovery relationships and support are provided wherever the person needs this to happen and understand that this will always change.To demonstrate the personal qualities, knowledge and skills required within a recovery support role. This will include a commitment to regular supervision, coaching, appraisal andtraining.To provide and model an approach to recovery in which people providing and receivingsupport can share and reflect on their experiences of recovery and self management. Thiswill include receiving coaching within the organisation coaching programme.To ensure that all communication (verbal, non verbal and written) demonstrates recoveryqualities, values and principles. To communicate in an open and sensitive manner at alltimes.To ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with Charity policy and regulation.To follow practice according to the requirements and terms within the CQC EssentialStandards, Mental Health Act and Charity policy and procedures. This will include the timely and accurate recording of all appropriate information.To take responsibility for shift leadership in the absence of senior staff,ensuring that the registered property is maintained in good order andmeets legislative requirements through regular and recorded risk assessment.To plan and prioritise personal workload, demonstrating an appropriate balance betweenservice need and wellbeing.To follow professional practice guidelines and registration requirements at all times.To contribute to the effective delivery of recovery conversation, coaching and evaluationthrough trust and network outcome measures.To respond to requests for information in a professional and responsible manner withinagreed deadlines.To improve efficiency by making good use of electronic communications.
What we would like from you:
Compassion, integrity and patienceA strong can do attitudeEmotional resilienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsA positive approachFlexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we supportFlexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidaysA full UK driving licence
What we can give to you:
35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rataComprehensive induction with ongoing training and opportunitiesAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme - offering support for financial, physical and mental wellbeingAutonomy to drive improvements and genuinely advocate for the people we support through the strength of our knowledge and relationshipsEligibility to Blue Light Card - access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
The salary for this part-time role (28 hours per week) is £18,555.58 per annum, which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £24,851.22 per annum.
Go to www.steponecharity.co.uk/opportunities for more information
Step One Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we look after. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Step One reserve the right to close this job role early if necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Driving License
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Step One Charity
Address Cypress Hospital
10 Knowles Hill Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)