ABOUT THE ROLE We are recruiting a Recovery Worker to join our Croydon Supported Living team for Forensic Mental Health. Located near Thornton Heath Railway Station, with easy bus access to Croydon University Hospital, our service operates in a 27-bed residential property that specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis. The team provides psychologically-informed housing and resettlement support, tailored to address the specific needs of individuals. Our forensic mental health step-down services are spread across four sites, offering both high and medium support for men and women. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents into the community. You will deliver pathways, support, and targeted interventions to facilitate successful resettlements, contributing to safer, more integrated communities. Your focus will be on providing personalised, one-to-one support, ensuring that the needs of our residents and the service are met with care and attention. Shift Pattern: fixed term contract 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday 8am to 8.30pm Benefits and Non-Contractual Perks 25 days of annual leave, increasing with the length of service Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Medicash benefits, including discounted gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services Reflective Practice sessions with an external therapist to support Mental Health and Wellbeing Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma, and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you! ABOUT YOU If you are a team player, driven to provide high-quality care and support, we want to hear from you! We are looking for an effective communicator who can build rapport with diverse individuals, respecting equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering, able to form positive and motivational relationships. What we are looking for: Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, and basic Microsoft experience Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs Ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes What we would like, but not essential: Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice or professional equivalent Experience providing housing support and practical assistance in residential or outreach support roles Experience creating co-produced support plans, providing appropriate interventions, and liaising with other professionals KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a Recovery Worker for a caseload of Residents and Participants (R&Ps), contributing to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and reviews. Provide advice, guidance, information, and life skills training to R&Ps. Conduct welfare checks to ensure smooth service operation. Ensure R&Ps understand their rights and responsibilities and have access to the necessary tools and resources for community reintegration, including support with welfare benefit claims and signposting to appropriate services. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and agencies. Support R&Ps with medication management. Assist with health and safety and other site-related maintenance and management. Perform various administrative duties as required. Other responsibilities may be required from time to time and will be expected to be performed within the capability and level of the position. Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the attached JDPS. ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values—ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity—drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower marginalized individuals by building powerful partnerships and creating innovative solutions that bridge gaps in provision, aiding in recovery, reablement, and resettlement. As a not-for-profit organization, SIG provides high-quality support and care to thousands of people in residential settings, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including people's homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We operate across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference, adhering to high standards and both external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: [Theory of Change](https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that this job advert may close early due to ongoing application screening. We advise applying as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered at the early stages. For further details on our company policies, including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits, and our Candidate Privacy Policy, please visit our website. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity . As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. For recruitment-related inquiries or support with your application due to learning needs or a disability, please email [email protected] or call us on 020 3668 9270.