Mental Health Recovery Support Champion — Barnsley

Lifeways; Hanley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers in Barnsley to provide specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs, helping them transition back into home and community life.

In this role you will support clients to promote independence and recovery within the Enhanced Community Recovery service. Full-time rota shifts, including early, late, and sleep-in, Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using IT systems (Word, email, databases).
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support clients on their recovery journey.
• Work closely with clients in Enhanced Community Recovery service.
• Provide compassionate, recovery-focused support to individuals under care.

Skills

Mental health support experience

Strong communication skills

IT literacy (Word, email)

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

Word

Databases

Email

Job description

Lifeways is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers in Barnsley to provide specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs, helping them transition back into home and community life.

In this role you will support clients to promote independence and recovery within the Enhanced Community Recovery service. Full-time rota shifts, including early, late, and sleep-in, Monday to Sunday.