Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

Lifeways; Hanley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways in Barnsley is seeking Recovery Support Workers for our Enhanced Community Recovery service. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, with a rota including early, late and sleep-in shifts.

You will work with clients to promote independence and support their recovery journey. Experience supporting people with mental health needs is important; strong communication skills and IT literacy (Word, email, databases) help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• IT skills including Word, databases and email.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and support clients’ recovery.
• Work on rota with early, late and sleep-in shifts.
• Build confidence and ensure person-centred care.

Skills

Mental health exp

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ/QCF Health & Social Care

Tools

Word

Databases

Email

Job description

Mental Health Support Workers – Make a Big Impact in Barnsley.

Lifeways has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign - You're Not Just Anyone . You can watch our new short film involving the people we support by clicking on the link below. (if it doesn't work, please copy & paste the link into your web browser)

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This is a full-time 37.5-hour vacancy.

At Lifeways, we provide specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs. Our work focuses on helping individuals transition from institutional environments back into their own homes and communities. Every person’s situation is unique, so we tailor our approach to ensure the support we offer is truly person‑centred.

To continue delivering this high‑quality support, we’re looking for people who share our commitment to empowering others. Being part of the Lifeways team is incredibly rewarding, and we welcome individuals who are keen to grow both personally and professionally.

About the role

We are seeking caring, honest and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Recovery Support Workers within our Enhanced Community Recovery supported living service in Barnsley. In this role, you will work closely with clients to promote independence, build confidence and support their ongoing recovery journey.

Shift pattern

Full flexibility is needed to work early, late, and sleep-in shifts on a rota basis Monday to Sunday.

About you

• You must have previous experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• You understand the challenges faced by people living with mental health conditions and are committed to providing compassionate, recovery‑focused support.
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You are confident using IT systems, including Word, databases and email.
• An NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is an advantage, but not essential

Our commitment to you

We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and able to be themselves at work. Our inclusive culture is reflected in our CHOICE values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous and Equal . These values guide how we work, how we support each other and how we deliver exceptional care every day.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of a team that truly values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

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