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East London Housing Association requires a determined, persistent and adaptable SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WORKER.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work alongside the staff team to create and maintain a welcome and safe environment
- Provide expertise in mental health, alcohol and drug misuse
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with service users with dual diagnosis/complex needs
- Carry a case load of at least 5 cases
- Interview and book in new referrals
- Carry out initial needs assessments with recovery workers
- Undertake needs and risk assessments
- Facilitate peer support group activities
COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
- Good knowledge of mental health, alcohol and drug misuse, their effects and treatment options
- Solid experience working with this client group and knowledge of Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes
- Understanding of main medications used to treat mental health problems
- Working knowledge of Recovery model and delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)
- Ability to work with other agencies to ensure that integrated support services are provided
- Knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding needs
- Understanding of Health and Safety in a hostel setting and dealing with emergencies alone
- Work within a rota system including nights and weekends and lead on a shift
If you meet ALL these requirements, please forward your updated CV and cover letter.
If you haven't received a response within 7 days of the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
