Company:
Turning Point
Location: Luton
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
### Job Introduction
We support people across the UK with Mental Health a variety of additional
needs. As a Recovery Worker within this service, you’ll make a real difference
to the lives of individuals as you develop the personal, flexible and
recovery-focused support plans they need to help turn things around.
Passionate about people, you’ll visit people in their own homes or community
locations, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and
career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to
progress in your career with us.
The Carers Support Service provides emotional and practical support (including
breaks) to carers of adults over the age of 18 with mental health difficulties
and or young onset dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and
elderly care who live in Hertfordshire.
We provide a personalised, responsive, flexible and professional service that
enables carers and service users to access the support they need within their
local community. The duration and frequency of breaks is agreed at the
referral stage. The service will offer an initial assessment of needs and
provide up to 18 hours of support to clientcarers. The service will provide
onward signposting to other appropriate services and refer individuals to the
Local Authority for a statutory carers assessment.
**The main work will take place from Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00. You will be
working 37 hours per week.**
**Having a full driving licence with business insurance to be able to
transport service users andor carers is essential. Mileage is paid - 45p per
mile.**
### Role Responsibility
The service is designed to complement rather than replace existing respite
services. The service can:
* provide carers with a regular short break from their caring role by spending time with the person whom they care for so that they can take some time out
* provide carers and family with timely, creative and flexible support to meet their identified needs
* work with service users with mental health needs to support them in their recovery, by identifying specific pieces of work that will build their independence, resilience and aspirations
* work with individuals with young onset dementia to support them to remain active and maintain their current level of independence for as long as is possible
* provide carers and service users support to resolve a wide range of real life problems, such as housing, finance and debt issues, access to other services, maintaining positive boundaries, and understanding diagnoses and mental health services
* provide informal family support
### The Ideal Candidate
As a Recovery Worker you will be required to manage you own case load. The
successful candidate should have experience working in mental health, ideally
in an outreach setting.
Experience working in mental health would be an advantage but we welcome
applications from candidates without previous experience as full training is
given.
### About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations
across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every
penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for
the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we
support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated
and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning
Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
**What benefits will I receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its a culture
supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career
– we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package
that includes:
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
* 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
* An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
* Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
* Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
* Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
* A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
* Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
* Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
* A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
_We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to
the vacancy before the advertised closing date._
Turning Point
### Attached documents
*  [MH-RecoveryWorker-generic-27March17 (1) (1).pdf](https:join.turning-point.co.ukmembersmodulesjobV2fdownload.php?j=be45bd46b90716dc&f=b474f9bf28d04444&mode=job_s2)
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We support people across the UK with Mental Health a variety of additional
needs. As a Recovery Worker within this service, you’ll make a real difference
to the lives of individuals as you develop the personal, flexible and
recovery-focused support plans they need to help turn things around.
Passionate about people, you’ll visit people in their own homes or community
locations, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and
career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to
progress in your career with us.
The Carers Support Service provides emotional and practical support (including
breaks) to carers of adults over the age of 18 with mental health difficulties
and or young onset dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and
elderly care who live in Hertfordshire.
We provide a personalised, responsive, flexible and professional service that
enables carers and service users to access the support they need within their
local community. The duration and frequency of breaks is agreed at the
referral stage. The service will offer an initial assessment of needs and
provide up to 18 hours of support to clientcarers. The service will provide
onward signposting to other appropriate services and refer individuals to the
Local Authority for a statutory carers assessment.
**The main work will take place from Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00. You will be
working 37 hours per week.**
**Having a full driving licence with business insurance to be able to
transport service users andor carers is essential. Mileage is paid - 45p per
mile.**
### Role Responsibility
The service is designed to complement rather than replace existing respite
services. The service can:
* provide carers with a regular short break from their caring role by spending time with the person whom they care for so that they can take some time out
* provide carers and family with timely, creative and flexible support to meet their identified needs
* work with service users with mental health needs to support them in their recovery, by identifying specific pieces of work that will build their independence, resilience and aspirations
* work with individuals with young onset dementia to support them to remain active and maintain their current level of independence for as long as is possible
* provide carers and service users support to resolve a wide range of real life problems, such as housing, finance and debt issues, access to other services, maintaining positive boundaries, and understanding diagnoses and mental health services
* provide informal family support
### The Ideal Candidate
As a Recovery Worker you will be required to manage you own case load. The
successful candidate should have experience working in mental health, ideally
in an outreach setting.
Experience working in mental health would be an advantage but we welcome
applications from candidates without previous experience as full training is
given.
### About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations
across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every
penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for
the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we
support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated
and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning
Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
**What benefits will I receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its a culture
supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career
– we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package
that includes:
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
* 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
* An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
* Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
* Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
* Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
* A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
* Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
* Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
* A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
_We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to
the vacancy before the advertised closing date._
Turning Point
### Attached documents
*  [MH-RecoveryWorker-generic-27March17 (1) (1).pdf](https:join.turning-point.co.ukmembersmodulesjobV2fdownload.php?j=be45bd46b90716dc&f=b474f9bf28d04444&mode=job_s2)
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