Lead Healthy Living & Recovery Coordinator

Turning Point UK; Hatching Green; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31–33 days holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Turning Point UK in Harpenden is seeking a Lead Recovery Worker – Healthy Living Coordinator to drive health and wellbeing initiatives within a residential service. You will lead the Healthy Living Programme, promote healthier lifestyles and support individuals toward recovery goals.

The role blends direct recovery work with Healthy Living leadership, including collaboration with health partners, data monitoring and mentoring Recovery Workers. A Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working within mental health or social care.
• Strong recovery-focused and person-centred approaches.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Knowledge of physical health promotion and healthy lifestyle approaches.
• Experience delivering groups, workshops or wellbeing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the service's Healthy Living Programme.
• Promote physical health, emotional wellbeing and healthier lifestyles across all areas of the service.
• Support people to identify and achieve personal health and wellbeing goals as part of their recovery journey.
• Develop and facilitate health promotion workshops, wellbeing groups and educational sessions.
• Encourage participation in physical activity, community wellbeing programmes and recreational opportunities.
• Build partnerships with local health providers, community organisations and leisure services to increase opportunities for residents.
• Support people to access primary healthcare services, screening programmes and preventative health initiatives.
• Champion a holistic approach to recovery, recognising the connection between physical health, mental wellbeing and independence.
• Monitor participation and outcomes, using data and feedback to continuously improve health-focused initiatives.
• Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing guidance and best-practice advice on health and wellbeing.
• Lead projects and initiatives that improve wellbeing, independence and social inclusion.
• Support people to overcome barriers that may affect their recovery, wellbeing and quality of life.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health promotion

Wellbeing interventions

Education

A Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Turning Point UK in Harpenden is seeking a Lead Recovery Worker – Healthy Living Coordinator to drive health and wellbeing initiatives within a residential service. You will lead the Healthy Living Programme, promote healthier lifestyles and support individuals toward recovery goals.

The role blends direct recovery work with Healthy Living leadership, including collaboration with health partners, data monitoring and mentoring Recovery Workers. A Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable.