Mental Health Recovery Specialist — Flexible Shifts & Training

Nurseplus UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Funded training

NVQ Levels 2 and 3

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Nurseplus UK Ltd is seeking a temporary Mental Health Recovery Worker to support homeless individuals across outreach, housing and community settings. You will help people move toward stability, independence, and long-term recovery.

We offer flexible shifts (full-time, part-time, days, nights, weekends), weekly pay between £12.85 and £18.40 per hour, funded training aligned to Care Certificate and Core Skills Framework, and opportunities for NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications.

Qualifications

• You must be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with vulnerable adults or in a support/care environment.
• Flexibility to work across different services and locations.
• A good standard of English and strong communication skills.
• A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgmental approach.
• A clear enhanced DBS (you can apply for this upon registration)

Responsibilities

• Providing street outreach support and engaging hard-to-reach individuals.
• Working within supported housing, hostels, and residential projects.
• Supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and dual diagnosis.
• Building trusting, professional relationships and promoting engagement.
• Delivering practical and emotional support focused on recovery and harm reduction.
• Encouraging independence, life skills, and community integration.
• Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and specialist services.
• Working to support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Good communication

English proficiency

Job description

Nurseplus UK Ltd is seeking a temporary Mental Health Recovery Worker to support homeless individuals across outreach, housing and community settings. You will help people move toward stability, independence, and long-term recovery.

We offer flexible shifts (full-time, part-time, days, nights, weekends), weekly pay between £12.85 and £18.40 per hour, funded training aligned to Care Certificate and Core Skills Framework, and opportunities for NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications.