Lead Recovery Worker - Transition Lead

Turning Point UK; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Total reward package

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Turning Point UK is launching The Stewarts, a residential service with Intensive Enablement and Discharge to Assess pathways. The Transition Lead will head admissions, move-on planning and discharge pathways to embed recovery goals from day one.

You will collaborate with housing providers, health professionals, local authorities and community services to ensure timely access to right support. A percentage of time is dedicated to Transition Lead duties.

Qualifications

• Experience within mental health, social care, supported housing or community services.
• Experience supporting individuals through transitions, move-on or discharge planning processes.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions, transition planning, discharge planning and move-on pathways across the service.
• Ensure move-on planning begins at admission and remains a clear focus.
• Develop personalised transition plans with individuals based on aspirations and strengths.
• Coordinate pathways into supported accommodation, independent living and community-based services.
• Maintain relationships with housing providers, local authorities and community partners.
• Identify and overcome barriers delaying moves and impacting outcomes.
• Monitor bed flow, vacancies and transition outcomes to support service delivery.
• Provide guidance and support around move-on planning and community integration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Safeguarding

Risk management

Discharge planning

Person-centred approaches

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Join us as we launch a brand-new residential rehabilitation and Discharge to Assess service supporting people with complex mental health needs to achieve greater independence and successful move‑on outcomes.At Turning Point, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Recovery Worker - Transition Lead to help shape and develop The Stewarts, an innovative residential service providing both Intensive Enablement and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways.As the Transition Lead, you will take the lead in ensuring people experience safe, planned and successful transitions throughout their recovery journey. From admission through to move‑on, you will coordinate pathways that promote independence, reduce delays and support people to achieve sustainable outcomes in the community.Passionate about helping people move forward in their recovery, you will work closely with housing providers, health professionals, local authorities and community services to ensure people have access to the right support at the right time.Please note, this is a Recovery Worker role with a percentage of time spent on Transition Lead duties.

About the Role

As the Transition Lead, you will act as the service lead for admissions, move‑on planning and discharge pathways, ensuring that recovery goals and future accommodation plans are embedded from the beginning of every person’s journey at The Stewarts. You will work collaboratively with people we support, colleagues and external partners to create seamless pathways that maximise independence, choice and successful community integration.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on admissions, transition planning, discharge planning and move‑on pathways across the service.
• Ensure move‑on planning begins at admission and remains a clear focus throughout a person’s stay.
• Support people we support to identify their aspirations, strengths and future goals, developing personalised transition plans.
• Coordinate effective pathways into supported accommodation, independent living and community‑based services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with housing providers, local authorities, commissioners and community partners.
• Identify and overcome barriers that may delay successful moves or impact positive outcomes.
• Monitor bed flow, vacancies and transition outcomes to support effective service delivery.
• Support people through periods of change, helping them build confidence and resilience for the next stage of their recovery journey.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure continuity of care and coordinated support.
• Monitor transition outcomes and use data, feedback and learning to improve pathways and service performance.
• Act as a specialist resource for colleagues, providing guidance and support around move‑on planning and community integration.
• Lead projects and initiatives that improve independence, recovery outcomes and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, mentoring and support to Recovery Workers where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced and motivated practitioner who is passionate about helping people progress through their recovery journey and achieve greater independence.

• Experience working within mental health, social care, supported housing or community services.
• A strong understanding of recovery‑focused and person‑centred approaches.
• Experience supporting individuals through transitions, move‑on or discharge planning processes.
• Knowledge of housing pathways, community resources and support options.
• Experience working with people who have complex mental health and social needs.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship‑building skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and continuous improvement.
• A Level3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

Most importantly, you will share our values and be committed to helping people achieve meaningful recovery and long‑term independence.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not‑for‑profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 31days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Turning Point Benefits

Join our team and help people discover hope, build confidence, and achieve lasting recovery.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received prior to the advertised closing date.