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Job Introduction Join us as we Launch a brand-new residential rehabilitation and recovery service supporting 14 people on their recovery journey. At Turning Point, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting people to identify their strengths, achieve their goals, build resilience, and move towards greater independence and wellbeing. You will provide personalised, recovery-focused support that enables people to take control of their lives, develop confidence, and build meaningful futures within their communities. Through compassionate, person-centred practice, you will help people recognise their abilities, overcome barriers, and make positive changes at a pace that works for them. About the Service The Stewarts is a new residential rehabilitation and recovery support for up to 14 people experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The service supports adults aged 18 and over who require a structured, therapeutic environment to progress on their recovery journey. We recognise that people's experiences are unique, and many individuals accessing the service may have additional support needs, including co-existing substance use or mild learning disabilities. Each referral is assessed individually to ensure that we can provide the most appropriate and effective support. The Stewarts is a purpose-built service that promotes independence and skill development, offering individual rooms alongside welcoming communal living spaces, dining areas, and kitchens where residents can develop and maintain daily living skills. This role is based on a waking night rota and will require flexibility to work nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Main Responsibilities As a Night Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will: • Build positive, trusting relationships with residents., • Provide a safe, supportive, and reassuring presence throughout the night., • Conduct regular wellbeing and welfare checks in accordance with support plans and risk assessments., • Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and residents experiencing distress or crisis during the night., • Support residents to maintain recovery goals and emotional wellbeing through person-centred and trauma-informed approaches., • Promote a calm, safe, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and positive mental health., • Accurately record observations, incidents, and interventions, ensuring effective communication and handover to day staff., • Contribute to risk management, safeguarding, and positive risk-taking approaches that balance safety with independence., • Undertake light housekeeping, health and safety, and administrative duties to ensure the service remains safe, welcoming, and well maintained., • Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, families, carers, and partner agencies as required. Many individuals accessing The Stewarts have complex needs, including co-existing mental health and substance use difficulties. You will therefore play a key role in delivering flexible, compassionate, and recovery-focused support that recognises each person's unique journey and promotes hope, resilience, and independence. Many individuals accessing The Stewarts have complex needs, including co-existing mental health and substance use difficulties. You will therefore play a key role in delivering flexible, compassionate, and trauma-informed support that recognises each person's unique recovery journey. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals and reach their full potential. You will be able to demonstrate good knowledge, experience, and values essential to working in the mental health sector. Previous experience in mental health, supported housing, social care, healthcare, or related settings would be advantageous. You will have a good understanding of the recovery model, together with a solution-focused attitude and a person-centred approach. You will be comfortable working independently during night shifts while remaining part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Most importantly, you will share our values and have a commitment to helping people build fulfilling, meaningful, and independent lives. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. _ Join our team and help people discover hope, build confidence, and achieve lasting recovery. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received prior to the advertised closing date. Turning Point

Join us as we launch a brand-new residential rehabilitation and Discharge to Assess service supporting people with complex mental health needs to achieve greater independence and successful move-on outcomes. At Turning Point, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Recovery Worker - Activities & Involvement Coordinator to help shape and develop The Stewarts, an innovative residential service providing both Intensive Enablement and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways. As the Activities & Involvement Coordinator, you will lead on creating meaningful opportunities that promote wellbeing, participation, social inclusion and personal development. You will play a key role in ensuring the people we support have opportunities to influence the service, develop new skills, build confidence and engage in their communities. Passionate about co-production and person-centred support, you will champion resident involvement and create a vibrant programme of activities that supports recovery and independence. Please note this role is a Recovery Worker role with a percentage of time spent doing activity coordinator duties. About the Role As the Activities & Involvement Coordinator, you will act as the service lead for engagement, participation, co-production and activity programmes, ensuring people are actively involved in shaping both their recovery journey and the development of the service. You will create opportunities that reduce isolation, increase confidence and help people develop meaningful connections within their communities. Main Responsibilities As a Lead Recovery Worker - Activities & Involvement Coordinator, you will: • Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of the service's activities and involvement programme., • Create and coordinate a varied programme of workshops, events, groups and activities that support recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion., • Facilitate resident forums, meetings and co-production groups, ensuring people have a voice in service design and development., • Promote participation, engagement and meaningful occupation across the service., • Support people to access education, training, volunteering, employment and community opportunities., • Encourage individuals to build confidence, independence and social connections., • Develop partnerships with local organisations, community groups, education providers and employers., • Identify innovative ways to increase participation and improve outcomes for the people we support., • Monitor engagement levels, gather feedback and use learning to continuously improve activity programmes., • Champion co-production and resident involvement across all areas of service delivery., • Support people to identify personal goals and access opportunities that enhance their recovery journey., • Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, supporting them to embed engagement and involvement into everyday practice., • Lead projects and initiatives that improve wellbeing, independence and community participation., • Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives., • Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and support to Recovery Workers where appropriate. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an experienced and motivated practitioner who is passionate about empowering people to take an active role in their recovery. You will have: • Experience working within mental health, social care, supported housing or community services., • Experience coordinating activities, engagement programmes, community initiatives or group work., • A strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches., • Experience promoting participation, inclusion and co-production., • Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills., • Experience developing partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders., • Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries., • Strong organisational and planning skills., • Confidence facilitating groups, workshops and events., • Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records., • A commitment to equality, inclusion and continuous improvement., • A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. Most importantly, you will share our values and be committed to helping people build confidence, develop meaningful connections and achieve fulfilling, independent lives. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. _ Join our team and help people discover hope, build confidence, and achieve lasting recovery. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received prior to the advertised closing date. Turning Point

At Dimensions, we will make sure you feel valued from day one, with paid training, 30-35 days' holiday, health and wellbeing support, and shopping discounts through Vivup and Blue Light Card. You'll also be recognised through our Inspiring People Awards - because when we take care of you, you can keep making a real difference in people's lives. Proudly recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Great Place to Work, Super Large Organisations), reflecting our commitment to flexible working, wellbeing support, career development, and an inclusive workplace culture. • Support Worker, • Part time - 24 hours per week, • £12.85 per hour, • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2, • Full UK driving licence with access to own car essential. Looking for a rewarding role where every day brings something different and your support truly matters? Join our team in Hemel Hempstead and help an inspiring young man live the life he chooses. Independent, ambitious and passionate about his community, he embraces every opportunity to learn, achieve and give back. A marathon runner, committed volunteer and proud recipient of a Volunteer of the Year award, he's always challenging himself and setting new goals. This year, he completed the London Marathon to raise funds for Dimensions' 50 Years Small Sparks Fund. His determination, positivity and dedication to making a difference make him a truly inspiring person to support. No two days are the same. From training with his local running club and working on woodcraft projects in his shed, to taking part in live online cooking sessions, enjoying countryside walks with his dog, and spending time with family and friends, he leads a full and active life. You’ll play an important role in maintaining the independence he has worked so hard to achieve. This could involve supporting him to organise his week, manage medication and daily routines, pursue new interests, and work towards his personal goals. You’ll work a combination of day shifts (9am to 5pm) and evening shifts with sleep-ins (5pm to 10pm, followed by a sleep-in until he leaves for work at approximately 8am to 9am), including alternate weekends. Due to his active lifestyle, you’ll need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle. Mileage expenses will be paid. You don't need previous experience in care. What matters most is your values, enthusiasm and desire to support someone to live a great life. You’ll be someone who can build positive relationships, spot opportunities, encourage independence and bring energy and positivity to each day. You understand that great support is about working alongside people, recognising what they can do for themselves, and helping them develop skills, confidence and new experiences. You’ll share our values of Ambition, Courage, Integrity, Partnership and Respect, and be ready to encourage, motivate and celebrate success, whether that's completing a marathon, mastering a new skill, or simply having a great day. • A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work, • Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs, • 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays - pro rata), • Opportunities for career progression, • We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday., • High Street Discounts - Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.), • Life Assurance and Company Pension, • Industry leading training, • Enhanced DBS paid for by us We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce. As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on . We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr

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