Making Space Charity
Bank Recovery Worker
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Overview
We have an opportunity available for a Bank Recovery Worker to join the team at Stockport Connect Hub based in SK2 6RE.
The service will be supporting those with enduring mental health conditions to live well, providing support tailored to their individual needs in a nurturing environment, which offers a safe, welcoming space where people can connect with others.
Please click here for further details about the service.
Salary: £13.12 per hour
At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.
To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.
Responsibilities
As a Recovery Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
- You'll provide compassionate, person-centered, and recovery-focused care and support, helping individuals build resilience, coping strategies, and self-management skills.
- It's not just about addressing immediate needs; it's about empowering individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being in the long term.
- By fostering partnerships, signposting, and making referrals, you'll ensure that those attending our service have access to all the specialist, universal, and targeted support that they need.
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If you're a caring individual who values the importance of holistic, person-centred care, and are passionate about helping others achieve recovery and well-being, then we would love to hear from you.
The full job description can be found here.
Qualifications
It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
This role is based at Stockport Connect Hub, with daily home and community visits. Full driving license and own transport would be preferable.
We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.
Benefits
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.
Our current benefits include:
- Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
- Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
- Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
- Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
- Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
- Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
- We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
- Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.
- We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
- Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
- Paid Sick leave
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Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.
We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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