MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKER (REGION 1)
JOB TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKER
REPORTING TO: Regional Mental Health Team Leader
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
(pro rata for part time)
CONTRACT TYPE: **Apply on the website** hours per week, fixed term 1
year contract
LOCATION: Region 1 covers Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary
North
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* To promote and deliver the aims and objectives of Shine in
accordance with strategic and operational plans.
* To foster the Shine ethos and values.
* Implement and practice the Shine Recovery and Engagement Model to
empower people to manage their mental health recovery effectively.
* The Mental Health Recovery Support Worker will work in the
community with people who experience ongoing mental health
difficulties and with people who are family/supporters.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE ONGOING MENTAL HEALTH
DIFFICULTIES AND WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE FAMILY/SUPPORTERS.
* Assist people who use our services in developing and/or
implementing a recovery plan that identifies areas of support and goal
development, ensuring goals are attainable and time specific, and that
the individual plays an integral role in the decision-making process.
* Build trusting and non-judgemental relationships with users of the
service.
* Using a person-centred approach to key working
* Support people on their journey of recovery using a range of
approaches, including family recovery support.
* Record progress and impact and outcomes of the service.
* Signpost, outreach and advocate in partnership with service users
in their community.
* Assist people who use our services to develop social support
networks in their community.
* Work as part of a system that enables immediate response to brief
information and support queries.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
* Promote the work of Shine through the provision of information
talks, presentations and awareness events in the community.
* Build relationships with statutory and community partners.
* Collaborate with statutory and other voluntary/community sector
partners on projects and initiatives focused on mental health and
recovery.
TRAINING/ FACILITATION
* Facilitation and delivery of Shine groups
* Support and deliver Shine education courses.
* Provide support to facilitators of Shine groups and education
courses.
OTHER DUTIES
* Develop and participate in specific Shine projects.
* Maintain up to date records of all work
* Participate in the development, evaluation and implementation of
services.
* Work cooperatively as a member of the Shine team.
* Participate in team meetings.
* Any other duties as required by Shine
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Previous experience in community and/or recovery work using a
person-centred approach.
* Excellent communication, time management and organisational
skills.
* Ability to maintain professional standards with regard to people
who use our services.
* An empathetic and non-judgemental approach to working with people.
* Flexibility in approach to work.
* Knowledge and understanding of mental health and recovery services
in Ireland.
* Ability to work within a team and follow direction as well as the
ability to work alone and on your own initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
* A recognised third level qualification in a relevant health and
social care discipline.
* Previous experience of facilitating groups
* Previous experience of delivering training/education programmes to
groups.
* At least 2 year?s post qualification experience working in a
relevant field.
* Full clean driver?s license and use of own car.
* Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.
SHINE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Support and supervision provided by your line manager on a regular
basis.
* Training and ongoing professional development.
* Flexible working hours.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave per annum (pro rata for
part time employees) plus one wellbeing day per annum.
* Access to Shine pension scheme with contribution from employer
* Bike to work scheme.
* Paid maternity and paternity leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION IS BY OFFICIAL SHINE APPLICATION FORM ONLY. CV?s will
not be accepted. Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft
Word or PDF format to **Apply on the website**.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: **Apply on the website** noon on Thursday
**Apply on the website**th November **Apply on the website**
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
All offers of posts are subject to Garda Vetting approval and
completion of HSELand Children First E-learning programme prior to
commencement of employment.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
