Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

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

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

Location: Barnsley
Salary: £13.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Lifeways has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign - You're Not Just Anyone. 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.