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Recovery Worker Location: Hyde Salary: 12.21 per hour Job Type: Full-time/part time/fixed term availableDo you have a kind heart and a passion for helping others? Are you someone who finds joy in supporting others to regain their independence and live fulfilling lives? If you're compassionate, adaptable, and ready to make a real difference, we would love to have you join our team as a Recovery Worker in Supported Housing. About Us We are a dedicated mental health service offering 24-hour supported housing and community-based support. Our approach is centered around recovery, providing a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing mental health challenges. Our services include outreach, tenancy support, peer support, and accommodation for individuals aged 18 and over, all aimed at helping people reconnect with their communities and rebuild their lives.We believe that recovery is a deeply personal journey, and with the right support, every person has the potential to thrive. The Role As a Recovery Worker, you will:<ul><li>Offer gentle guidance and encouragement to help individuals maintain their tenancy and independence.</li><li>Work closely with clients to develop individualized support plans, focusing on their unique goals and aspirations.</li><li>Help people build key skills, such as domestic and financial management, that will empower them to live independently.</li><li>Support access to work, education, and social activities, helping clients discover new opportunities for growth and fulfillment.</li></ul> About You No previous experience is required-full training will be provided. However, we greatly value any understanding of mental health issues, or lived experience, that you may bring.We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Caring and empathetic, with a deep desire to help others on their recovery journey.</li><li>Patient and understanding, able to offer support with a calm and reassuring presence.</li><li>Comfortable working independently, as well as within a collaborative team.</li><li>Willing to participate in a weekly rota system, including on-call duties.</li></ul> What We Offer In recognition of your dedication and commitment, we offer:<ul><li>Comprehensive training and ongoing development to support your personal growth.</li><li>The opportunity to work within an organization that truly values the insight, compassion, and commitment you bring.</li></ul>If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career where your work will have a meaningful impact.

Recovery Worker

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Art Therapists and Play Therapists Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilAre you an Art Therapist or Play Therapist who is passionate about supporting young people through creative and therapeutic interventions? You already have the empathy, dedication, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the therapeutic skills you ve developed and make a lasting, personal impact. This could be your most rewarding role yet offering not just care, but a future full of hope.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment. These young people aren t just looking for a place to stay they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they ve often lacked. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That s why we provide comprehensive support both emotionally and financially.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you re never alone</li><li>Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills</li></ul> Financial Package: We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Art Therapists and Play Therapists who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role</li><li>Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people</li><li>Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability</li><li>Ready to transfer their therapeutic skills to a family-based setting</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Experience working with children, young people, or families in a therapeutic capacity</li><li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as an Art Therapist or Play Therapist could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

Foster Carer - Art Therapist/Play Therapist

Job Title: SEMH Teaching AssistantLocation: WiganStart Date: ImmediateReeson Education is collaborating with a dedicated Special Educational Needs school in the Wigan area to recruit a compassionate and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant. This intimate setting caters to students aged 7 to 13 who face challenges in mainstream schools or alternative provisions due to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, complex learning difficulties, and behavioural challenges.SEMH Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Individualised Support: Provide personalized assistance to students, ensuring their unique learning needs are met.</li><li>Collaborative Planning: Work closely with teachers and support staff to develop and implement effective strategies tailored to each student.</li><li>1:1 Attention: Deliver one-on-one support to help students thrive academically and emotionally.</li><li>Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour strategies to maintain a conducive learning environment.</li><li>Progress Monitoring: Track and report on student progress, maintaining accurate records and communicating with relevant stakeholders.</li></ul>SEMH Teaching Assistant Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>Previous experience in an educational or youth support setting is essential.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with SEMH challenges.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.</li><li>Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to the dynamic needs of the school environment.</li></ul>Desirable Attributes for the appointed SEMH Teaching Assistant:<ul><li>Formal qualifications in education, child development, or a related field.</li><li>Experience with behaviour management and mentoring.</li><li>Proficiency in utilising educational technology and resources.</li></ul>Benefits for the successful SEMH Teaching Assistant:<ul><li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training.</li><li>The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.</li></ul>Reeson Education:Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.

Behaviour Mentor

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Night Digital Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector. This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and oh provider &amp; Sunday times 'best places to work' organisation as an Overnight Digital CounsellorThe RoleYou will provide emotional support and guidance via digital mediums, primarily email, video call, live chat and SMS. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to all service users. You will also work on a 24/7 helpline, providing in the moment emotional support to individuals, conducting clinical assessments and signposting to specialised support services, where appropriate.Day To Day Responsibilities<ul><li>To provide an efficient and effective digital counselling service to all service users working in line with clinical governance.</li><li>Effectively answer queries and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required, i.e. advice, counselling etc.</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed.</li><li>Directing service users to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal Department.</li><li>Responding to all web enquiries and tailor responses to meet individual requirements.</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to service users via the Live Chat function and Live Video Calls</li><li>Acting as a CBT mentor</li></ul>What You Bring To The Team<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>To be a registered member of the BACP or equivalent</li><li>High level of computer literacy including telephony and CRM systems</li><li>Great communication and customer service skills</li><li>Relevant experience of working with safeguarding concerns and suicidal ideation</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li><li>Funding support with training and development</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Paid membership to BACP upon successful completion of probationary period (or equivalent accrediting body)</li><li>Quarterly voucher benefit</li><li>Support with CDP</li><li>Funding support with training and development</li></ul>49602LSINDMANS

Night Digital Counsellor

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Psychological Well-being Worker to join our client who works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives.This is an exciting role and a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable insight in the industry and enhance their career. The client provides homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living.Contract: PermanentBasic Salary: circa 24,699- 26,352Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekLocation: Cheshire, EastSummary of PostAs a Psychological Wellbeing Worker, you will work within our supported housing project to to improve residents psychological wellbeing and develop the skills and determination to achieve their goals, no matter what stage of their recovery journey. You will use your psychology and therapeutic counselling skills to encourage people to engage with the recovery process and make positive changes to their lives. You will work closely with your team and partner organisations to develop recovery services that engage, support and guide people away from addiction towards improved wellbeing free of drug/alcohol misuse and crime.You may work with colleagues to deliver a variety of wellbeing interventions designed to promote positive behaviour change. Delivery may include group work, as well as structured and non-structured one-to-one work.You will help people access mutual aid support in the community and get involved in activities that will support their recovery. You will be required to work flexibly from different sites across Cheshire East and be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Person Specification<ul><li>Experience of delivering group work.</li><li>Experience of working to motivate and inspire people to make positive changes to their wellbeing and lives.</li><li>Experience delivering a variety of behavioural change interventions</li><li>Experience in motivational interviewing</li><li>Evidence of managing a client caseload.</li><li>Effective communicator and understanding of different communication styles.</li><li>Experience of building therapeutic working relationships.</li><li>Be established in your own recovery, if relevant.</li></ul>Desired<ul><li>Hold a psychology qualification.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate key counselling skills such as active listening.</li><li>Evidence of working in the substance misuse sector.</li><li>Completion of EF coaching training.</li><li>Experience of working with trauma.</li><li>PTTLS or equivalent qualification.</li></ul>The deadline for applications for this position is 19th May 2025If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay 150, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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