Bank Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Bedworth

Lifeway’s Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid for by company

Career progression opportunities

Pension

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker in Bedworth/Coventry to assist adults with enduring mental ill health in living independently at home. The role focuses on recovery, emotional wellbeing, and practical daily support.

You will be involved in coordinating with community services, supporting routines, budgeting and accessing activities, with a strong emphasis on compassionate care and progression opportunities within Lifeways.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach to mental health support.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in role.

Responsibilities

• Empower adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely and independently in their own homes.
• Support with accommodation and daily living routines.
• Assist with budgeting, benefits, and financial independence.
• Help clients access community groups, services, and local activities.
• Strengthen relationships with family, friends and social networks.
• Encourage exploration of education, volunteering, hobbies and employment opportunities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Recovery Support Worker – Bedworth

Bank - 0 Hours

Shifts - Between 9am - 10pm + Sleeps

Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us. Everyday, our colleagues share their experience, knowledge and talents with the people they support. By living our values, they are helping to transform lives, one day at a time.

We are looking for caring, honest, innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Mental Health Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Coventry.

The Role

As a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker, you’ll empower adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely and independently in their own homes. Your work will be varied, meaningful, and centred on helping people move forward in their recovery.

You will support individuals with:

• Maintaining emotional wellbeing and developing coping strategies
• Managing accommodation and daily living routines
• Budgeting, benefits, and building financial independence
• Accessing community groups, services, and local activities
• Strengthening relationships with family, friends, and social networks
• Exploring education, volunteering, hobbies, and employment opportunities

Every step you support someone to take becomes part of their recovery story.

Why Lifeways

• Have Impact: Your work genuinely changes lives.
• Feel Supported: Strong induction, ongoing training, apprenticeships, and clear career progression.
• Be Valued: Retail discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, refer-a-friend bonus, cycle to work scheme, pension, and recognition programmes.

Inclusion Matters

Our CHOICE values — Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal — guide everything we do and ensure everyone feels respected and included.

About You

You don’t need experience — just compassion, communication skills, and a willingness to learn. An NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is a bonus, and we’ll support you to achieve it.

All applicants will be required to complete a DBS that is paid for by the company

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP**