Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
Shine Mental Health Recovery Support Worker role covering Dublin North City and County.
Job Title: Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
Reporting to: Regional Mental Health Team Leader
Salary: €36,320 per annum
Roles: Full-time, permanent role
Location: This position will cover Dublin North City and County.
Purpose of Role:
1. To manage a caseload of individuals and peer support groups
2. Implement and practice the Shine Recovery and Engagement Model to empower people to manage their mental health recovery effectively.
3. 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.
4. To promote and deliver the aims and objectives of our organization in accordance with strategic and operational plans.
5. To foster our ethos and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Working with People:
* Assist individuals 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-judgmental relationships with service users.
* Using a person-centered approach to key working
* Support individuals 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 individuals to develop social support networks in their community.
* Work as part of a system that enables immediate response to queries.
Community Engagement:
* Promote our work 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:
* Facilitate and deliver group programs
* Support and deliver educational courses.
* Provide support to facilitators of group programs and educational courses.
Other Duties:
* Develop and participate in specific 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 our team.
* Participate in team meetings and case reviews
* Any other duties as required by our organization.
Person Specification:
* Previous experience in community and/or recovery work using a person-centered approach.
* Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
* Ability to maintain professional standards concerning individuals who use our services.
* An empathetic and non-judgmental approach to working with people.
* Flexibility in approach to work.
* Knowledge and understanding of mental health and recovery services.
* 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, and Excel
Qualifications and Requirements:
* A recognized Level 7 or above third-level qualification in a relevant health and social care discipline or equivalent work experience.
* At least 2 years post-qualification experience working in a relevant field.
* Previous experience of facilitating and delivering training/education programs to groups.
* Previous experience of supporting individuals in a 1-1 capacity in person & remotely.
Benefits:
* Regular supervision provided by your line manager.
* Training and ongoing professional development.
* Flexible working hours.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
* 24 days annual leave per annum plus one wellbeing day per annum.
* Access to our pension scheme with contribution from employer.
* Death in service benefit.
* Paid maternity and paternity leave.