If you are looking for your next role with a career pathway for development and further training then we want to hear from you.
Lifeways SIL are a forward thinking, innovative organisation who are leading the way in supporting the NHS & local councils in driving change. Our goal is to bring innovation to drive improved outcomes for people with complex mental health needs.
We are looking for inspired, motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ service in Leek.
Benefits include
About you, about the role
Ideally you will already have an understanding of the needs of people living with mental health and its effects although full training will be given for you to provide recovery focused, person centred support to enable our clients to live as independently as possible within the community for a cleaner, brighter future.
If you have great customer service expertise, perhaps you’ve worked in retail or hospitality and can demonstrate transferable skills in developing trusting relationships with clients to achieve positive outcomes, you will be part of recovery support planning to help create an empowering environment which promotes self-esteem and enables service users to express choice and make decisions about their lives.
Above all you will have the willingness to learn, have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have good I.T. skills, including word, databases and e-mails. You may already have an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, if not we will support in you obtain this.
Hours are based on a rota working 39.25 hours per week, including sleep ins, weekends and lone working.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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