Peer Recovery Worker - Madeleines

It’s an exciting time for East Thames Group working in east London and Essex – our key areas of operation. With a focus on the Thames Gateway and the Olympics we are committed to more than double in size by the year 2012.

Part of East Thames Group, one of the most powerful forces for regeneration in east London and Essex, we offer a wide range of independence-orientated support services to residents. Expect good career development and rewards within a well-managed organisation that’s closely in touch with its people, and the people it helps.

Peer Recovery Worker

Based in Harlow, Essex CM19

£15,205 to £15,615 per annum pro rata

16 Hours per Week

You will be working as part of a dedicated team in a Supported Living Scheme (Madeleines) providing care to vulnerable adults with Mental Health.

To provide a high quality individualised support to service users through direct service, planning and negotiation.

To provide a high quality individualised support to service users through direct service, planning and negotiation.

Due to ongoing growth and exciting developments taking place in East London and Essex, we are always looking for talented and committed individuals to join our team. You will have good communication and IT skills and an understanding of the issues affecting people with mental health and will have experience and/or knowledge of working with this client group aiming to assist and encourage our service users to work towards independence. Knowledge of Health & Safety standards is desirable.

The ability to participate in a shift system (including evenings, nights and weekends) is essential.

Closing Date: 15th October 2012

Interview Date: From 22nd October 2012

To apply or view further details, please visit the jobs page on intranet: http://jobs.east-thames.co.uk/job-detail.asp?id=869

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

East Thames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity Statement

East Thames is a diverse organisation that represents differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstances – we welcome all applicants. We want everyone to feel valued and included at East Thames and to be able to achieve their full potential. East Thames is opposed to any form of unlawful discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.