Sussex Oakleaf is a dynamic and value-driven charitable organisation supporting vulnerable adults in a wide range of services across East and West Sussex. Our mission is to enable people to survive crisis and recover control in their lives.

Shakespeare Road is a registered care home that provides 24 hour support to people with significant mental health needs. Their ultimate aim is to help people gain greater independence over their lives, to set and help achieve personal goals and aspirations, to promote social inclusion and to facilitate the involvement of clients in all aspects of the running and development of the service.

We have a vacancy within our support team for a Recovery Worker.  You will be required to work as part of a team on a 24 hour, 7 days a week rota, plus sleep-ins within the home and have the knowledge and experience of working in the care sector and the potential to develop these skills further. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and have some awareness and understanding of the recovery principles.

To find out more, please contact Vincent Hill, Service Manager at Shakespeare Road for an informal discussion about this position, or to arrange a visit to the Service.

Further information, including details on how to apply can be found via our website

Please be sure to quote the reference number in enquiries and applications.

Please note any offer made in relation to this position will be reliant upon receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate we consider acceptable.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Wed 10th Aug

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 15th Aug 2016

Please Note: it is not standard practice to acknowledge receipt of applications, however, if you are successful in the shortlisting process, you will be contacted by a member of the interview panel to confirm an interview on 11th August 2016.

Closing date Wednesday, August 10th 2016