Casual Recovery Worker

Right now, Holder House, Richmond Fellowship’s mental health registered care home in Abingdon, is looking for the right people to join their  team as Casual Recovery Workers .

Experience is beneficial while the right personal qualities are essential:

• You'll be caring, consistent, flexible, enthusiastic, compassionate, creative and, like us, keen to break down the stigma of mental health
• You are happy working both independently and as a valued member of our team
• You work well under pressure
• You know how to connect with people at all levels
• You'll be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by taking on extra responsibilities
• You'll enter accurate case notes onto our IT system, lead group activities, cook house meals with residents and dispense medication

You’ll ensure our residents:

• Are at the heart of everything we do
• Lead their own recovery and are involved in the decisions that affect their lives
• Follow their support plan, designed to meet their specific needs
• Achieve their goals and aspirations
• Develop their life skills
• Are motivated to achieve greater independence and access a range of work, leisure or educational opportunities too
• Access the full range of services by liaising with mental health teams, GP surgeries, the local council and charities etc

In return, expect some excellent benefits:

• Hourly rate of £9.21
• Sleep allowance (11pm to 8am) of £70.47  
• Training and development opportunities.

So get inspired and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career today.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that recovery is possible for everyone and that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide