Senior Mental Health Recovery Worker

East London Housing Association requires a determined, persistent and adaptable SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WORKER.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work alongside the staff team to create and maintain a welcome and safe environment

- Provide expertise in mental health, alcohol and drug misuse

- Build trusting, supportive relationships with service users with dual diagnosis/complex needs

- Carry a case load of at least 5 cases

- Interview and book in new referrals

- Carry out initial needs assessments with recovery workers

- Undertake needs and risk assessments

- Facilitate peer support group activities

COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

- Good knowledge of mental health, alcohol and drug misuse, their effects and treatment options

- Solid experience working with this client group and knowledge of Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes

- Understanding of main medications used to treat mental health problems

- Working knowledge of Recovery model and delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)

- Ability to work with other agencies to ensure that integrated support services are provided

- Knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding needs

- Understanding of Health and Safety in a hostel setting and dealing with emergencies alone

- Work within a rota system including nights and weekends and lead on a shift

If you meet ALL these requirements, please forward your updated CV and cover letter.

If you haven't received a response within 7 days of the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful.