Mental Health Recovery Worker - Canterbury - Canterbury (Canterbury)

Mental Health Recovery Worker - Canterbury - Canterbury Permanent24,000

Be the bridge between mental health and recovery and make every connection count.Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people facing complex challenges?Were looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and committed practitioner to join our specialist team delivering high-impact support for individuals experiencing both mental health needs and substance misuse.Working within the Kent and Medway Joint Working Protocol for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Misuse Disorders, youll provide vital psychosocial interventions to adults across Canterbury and Thanet, many of whom are at risk of rough sleeping or engaged with the criminal justice system.Youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team that values compassion, resilience, and creativity. We believe in doing what works, and well support you with supervision, development opportunities, and a culture of learning and innovation. Your work will directly improve the health, stability, and prospects of some of the most vulnerable members of the community.If you''re ready to play a crucial role in integrated care and recovery, we want to hear from you.What youll do:Deliver person-centred, evidence-based support through structured 1:1 and group interventionsCarry out assessments, care planning and risk management with a recovery-focused approachWork collaboratively with mental health services, GPs, social care, criminal justice, housing and other partners to create seamless support pathwaysChampion harm reduction, promote abstinence where appropriate, and always advocate for your clientsand#39; needsTake a lead role in outreach, helping clients access services in community settings and satellite hubsMonitor progress, contribute to service targets, and ensure quality case management and reportingWho were looking for:Youll be an experienced professional from a substance misuse, mental health, or related support background with a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent). Youll understand the challenges of co-occurring conditions and have a strong grasp of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and trauma-informed practice.Your toolkit includes:Solid experience of delivering structured interventions and facilitating groupsConfidence with outreach, engagement, and motivational interviewingA collaborative mindset and a passion for supporting people on complex journeysStrong IT and record-keeping skillsFlexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with travel across sites when requiredAbout UsWe are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

Flexible workingTraining and development opportunitiesSimply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan SchemeCycle to work schemeCrisis Loan SchemeElectric Car Scheme3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata''d for part time employees)Access to Blue Light Card25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank HolidaysContributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafterDeath in Service Payment (2x annual salary)Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)Diversity at Forward TrustThe Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness.When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

To find out more about Forwards commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here .Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the Eligibility to Work in the UK requirements. ..... full job details .....