Hestia Charity
Recovery Outreach Worker
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We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Notting Hill.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role provides person-centred support to service users, focusing on increasing independence, maintaining accommodation, and improving quality of life.
Responsibilities include:
- Creating and reviewing SMART support plans
- Delivering home or community-based support
- Facilitating access to medical and community services
- Minimising hospital admissions for mental health
- Working with external agencies
- Developing interventions for hard-to-engage users
- Promoting ongoing engagement with support networks
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
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Experience required:
- Supporting people with ill mental health in a community-based setting
- Knowledge of the relevant mental health acts and legislations
- Strong IT skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, recovery approach, and the benefits system
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call:
- We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations, and values.
- They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
Face-to-face interview:
- Now you will have a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.
- Our interviews are value and competency-based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our service users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent, and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
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We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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