Penrose Croydon (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£26,100
Due to the nature of the service and to ensure the safety and privacy of our residents, the full address of this location has been removed. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Please note: As the service accommodates female only residents, this role is open to female candidates only, in accordance with the Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
Are you passionate about supporting women in their recovery journey and creating a safe, empowering environment?
ABOUT THE FEMALE NIGHT RECOVERY WORKER ROLE
We are a 24-hour, all-female service providing medium to low support for female residents with forensic mental health needs, currently accommodating up to 4 residents (3 in residence). As a Night Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting residents during the night, managing the service independently, ensuring their safety and well-being, and helping them develop independence, manage their mental health, and work towards reintegrating into the community. This includes hosting engaging activities such as film and game nights to promote social interaction and well-being while confidently lone working and managing a service independently.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 24/7 on rota from 20:00 to 08:30. Face to face service, Includes weekends, bank holidays and holiday periods
Salary: £26,100
What are we looking for from a Female Night Recovery Worker?
- Conduct key working sessions and risk assessments to support residents’ progress.
- Administer and support residents with medication, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Work closely with care coordinators and mental health teams to deliver tailored support.
- Manage incidents and crisis situations calmly and effectively.
- Write clear and detailed reports for day care coordinators to ensure seamless handover.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for residents, even while they are asleep.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and 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
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
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For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.