103 Callender Road (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£25,000 - £29,999
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker who will support our service which aims to provide a community-based offer, helping people avoid admission to a rehabilitation unit. The service operates across two properties in Lewisham, one with eight self-contained rooms and the other with six, both within close proximity to each other. Each site is staffed 24/7 by a minimum of two Mental Health Recovery Workers (MHRWs), including Shift Leads to support the Management Team. You will join the team to support the night shift.
You will provide support across two properties, working with residents and participants who have acute and/or complex mental health needs, supported in the community rather than in hospital inpatient care. Your role will focus on rehabilitating and reintegrating residents, helping them achieve their personal goals and reach a level of recovery that enables them to return home or move into supported housing. You will be the point of contact during the night shift, and ensure the positive welfare of our residents, completing regular checks, and being available whilst also supporting with activities and other daily responsibilities.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 7 days per week, (Night shift) 20:00pm - 08:30am
Location: The locations are a short walk apart and well-served by public transport, close to Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge train stations, as well as nearby bus stops.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a resilient individual with a strong desire to support our residents and participants in becoming the best versions of themselves, while delivering a fully flexible service. You will be motivated to provide high-quality care and support, working as an effective team member who communicates well and demonstrates compassion, support, and empowerment towards others.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .
As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
What are we looking for?
What would we like, but not essential?
What we offer
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
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 (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.