Female Recovery Worker

Overview

We're hiring a Recovery Worker to join the team in Croydon. This 24/7 accommodation service provides high support to females with forensic mental health needs, complex needs and dual diagnosis. In this role you will be at the forefront of providing person‑centred support to help our residents overcome personal challenges and achieve their desired goals/outcomes. You will do this through various support plans and interventions, running and participation of activities, and working alongside internal and external partners.

• Act as the main support worker for a group of residents, helping to create and update their support and risk plans.
• Plan, run and engage in activities such as games, celebrations, movies or out‑of‑service activities such as planned days out to encourage social interaction while confidently lone‑working and managing the service.
• Help residents understand their rights, build confidence and become more independent as they return to the community.
• Notice when someone’s mental health is getting worse and take action to stop things from reaching a crisis.
• 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.

• Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female.
• Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management and the ability to use own initiative.
• Experience supporting women with forensic mental health needs, with a solid understanding of risk management, rehabilitation and recovery focused practice.
• IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience.
• Understanding of key legislation and best practice in mental health, safeguarding and social care.
• Cultural awareness, self‑awareness and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity and Transparency.

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light discount card.
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more.
• Reflective practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support mental health and wellbeing at work.
• Training and development, including access to courses, upskilling and progression plans.
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Annual staff awards.
• EDI ambassador programme.

Job Title:

Female Recovery Worker

Location:

Croydon
Salary: £27,000
Shift pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, working 12.5 hour shifts on a rota 08:00‑20:30, including a break. You may be required to work outside these hours as well as bank holidays in line with the needs of the service.

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. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer and more inclusive communities. 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.