Mental Health Recovery Coach – Community Support

Rethink Mental Illness; Exeter; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness in Exeter is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Housing Service on a permanent part-time basis (21 hours per week). You will support people affected by mental illness to build confidence, independence and personal recovery goals.

You will manage a caseload, provide one-to-one support, complete assessments, develop recovery plans, coordinate with health and housing partners, and promote community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental ill health or similar care settings.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work in line with Rethink Mental Illness values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide one-to-one key worker support.
• Support individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals.
• Develop positive relationships built on trust and respect.
• Carry out needs, risk and safety assessments and plans.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals, housing providers and community organisations.
• Encourage access to local resources, services, education, volunteering and employment.
• Help individuals develop daily living skills and personal responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and reporting.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive risk management.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Value alignment

Education

Relevant health/mental health qualification

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness in Exeter is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Housing Service on a permanent part-time basis (21 hours per week). You will support people affected by mental illness to build confidence, independence and personal recovery goals.

You will manage a caseload, provide one-to-one support, complete assessments, develop recovery plans, coordinate with health and housing partners, and promote community engagement.