Night Recovery Worker - Newfield Green

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Night Recovery Workers to join our new 24/7, 365-day mental health service in Gleadless and Heeley, Sheffield.Our service provides non-clinical mental health support designed to prevent unnecessary attendance at A&E and support people who may have been discharged from hospital but are not yet ready to return home.

Main duties of the job

Our service provides non-clinical mental health support designed to prevent unnecessary attendance at A&E and support people who may have been discharged from hospital but are not yet ready to return home. Working overnight, you will play an important role in providing a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We are looking for compassionate and experienced individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. As a Night Recovery Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with a range of mental health needs. You will conduct wellbeing and welfare checks, support people to manage their mental health and emotional wellbeing, respond appropriately to incidents and crisis situations, and promote independence, dignity and recovery. You will also maintain accurate records, contribute to risk management and safeguarding, and liaise with colleagues and external agencies where appropriate. Working independently during the night, you will need to be confident in responding calmly and professionally to a range of situations, whilst ensuring the environment remains safe, respectful and inclusive.

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives. Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM. Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values-led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference. By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country.

Job description

Night Recovery Worker Hours of work: 35 hours per week Salary: £24,833.20 per annum, with progression to £27,419.46 per annum (plus enhancements for unsociable hours) Location: Sheffield, Newfield Green Could you be there for someone through the night? Join us and make Mental Health Matter! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for Night Recovery Workers to join our new 24/7, 365-day mental health service in Gleadless and Heeley, Sheffield. Our service provides non-clinical mental health support designed to prevent unnecessary attendance at A&E and support people who may have been discharged from hospital but are not yet ready to return home. Working overnight, you will play an important role in providing a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We are looking for compassionate and experienced individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. As a Night Recovery Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with a range of mental health needs. You will conduct wellbeing and welfare checks, support people to manage their mental health and emotional wellbeing, respond appropriately to incidents and crisis situations, and promote independence, dignity and recovery. You will also maintain accurate records, contribute to risk management and safeguarding, and liaise with colleagues and external agencies where appropriate. Working independently during the night, you will need to be confident in responding calmly, professionally to a range of situations, whilst ensuring the environment remains safe, respectful and inclusive.

About you To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced mental health crisis worker or have relevant experience of supporting vulnerable adults within mental health, social care or a related setting. You will have: Experience of supporting people with complex mental health needs. Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. The ability to engage with a wide range of people and build positive, trusting relationships. The ability to remain calm, professional and compassionate when responding to challenging situations or crisis. Experience of providing person-centred and recovery-focused support. An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, risk management and professional boundaries. Experience of systems and accurate data recording. The ability to work independently and use your initiative during overnight shifts. Exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to encourage and empower people who use our services. A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, independence and social inclusion. The flexibility to work shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. It would be desirable if you have: Mental Health First Aid training. An NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification. Experience of trauma-informed practice. Knowledge and experience of safeguarding procedures and risk management.

Why Join Us?

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives. Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM. Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values-led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference. By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country.

What we offer you Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Access to our workplace pension scheme Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work-life balance Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources Life Assurance and Free Will writing service Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts Access to Tickets for Good Employee recognition and celebration schemes A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe everyone should have access to fair and accessible opportunities, and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are welcoming and inclusive for all. During the application process, we may ask for some personal information to help us understand how we can make our recruitment practices as fair and accessible as possible. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and used solely for this purpose. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that diversity brings and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• It would be desirable if you have:
• Mental Health First Aid training.
• An NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience of trauma-informed practice.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding procedures and risk management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting people with complex mental health needs.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to engage with a wide range of people and build positive, trusting relationships.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and compassionate when responding to challenging situations or crisis.
• Experience of providing person-centred and recovery-focused support.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, risk management and professional boundaries.
• Experience of systems and accurate data recording.
• The ability to work independently and use your initiative during overnight shifts.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to encourage and empower people who use our services.
• A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, independence and social inclusion.
• The flexibility to work shifts, including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Newfield Green, 569 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 2BT

Sheffield

S2 2BT

United Kingdom

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