Job Details
Recovery Worker Young Adults Lead
Family Action
Overview
Living Well is a transformative programme to deliver real change and improvement to mental health services for individuals in Bolton. Its aim is to design a service that sits around individuals to support their health and wellbeing rather than expecting people to fit into our services. The role of Recovery Worker young adults lead will be hosted by Family Action and will be part of the Living Well Team in Bolton.
£25,221 to £27,780
Per year
Full time, Part time, Permanent
(37 hours per week)
Bolton BL4
Key information
You will work within the team to prototype new ways of supporting individuals, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team by sharing learning and by listening and responding to feedback from people who use the service.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
About the role
Main Responsibilities:
- You will carry a caseload of clients, working with individuals and their families to plan, support and achieve goals and outcomes that are important to them.
- To Develop trusting working relationships and provide practical and emotional support to individuals accessing the Living Well service.
- To develop and maintain positive professional working relationships and referral pathways to local statutory and community-based services which support adults
Requirements
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Strong interpersonal, consultation and holistic assessment skills.
- An interest in working with people to make sustainable positive changes.
- An effective communicator, who works in a person-centred way.
- Knowledge of Mental Health conditions and strategies to improve health and wellbeing.
- Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced Adult workforce.
We are looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living and a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes.