MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKER
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
REPORTING TO: Regional Mental Health Team Leader
SALARY: € *, * per
annum
ROLES: Full-time role
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent contract
LOCATION: This position will cover Galway / North West.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* To manage a caseload of individuals and peer support groups
* 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.
* To promote and deliver the aims and objectives of Shine in
accordance with strategic and operational plans.
* To foster the Shine ethos and values.
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 our
phoneline 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 using a CRM
* Participate in the development, evaluation and implementation of
services.
* Work cooperatively as a member of the Shine team.
* Participate in team meetings and case reviews
* 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.
* Proficient in IT use such as CRM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel
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 years post-qualification experience working in a
relevant field.
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.
* * days annual leave per annum plus one
wellbeing day per annum.
* Access to Shine pension scheme with contribution from employer
* Death in service benefit.
* Paid maternity and paternity leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION IS BY CV AND COVER LETTER TO *.
Shine is an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting and
maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.
For informal enquiries please contact *
APPLICATION DEADLINE: *th October **Apply on
the website**
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
All offers of posts are subject to receipt of satisfactory references,
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
