Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

Lifeways; Rishton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways at Croft House in Preston seeks a dedicated Recovery Support Worker to assist individuals with complex mental health needs on their recovery journey. You will work closely with clients to promote independence, confidence and daily living skills.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with rota shifts including early, late and sleep-in, Monday to Sunday; experience in mental health is desirable, and IT skills (Word, emails, databases) are helpful. Sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with mental health needs is desirable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to promote independence and build confidence.
• Support their ongoing recovery journey within the Enhanced Community Recovery service.
• Contribute to a caring, recovery-focused environment and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Recovery-focused mindset

Tools

Microsoft Word

Databases

Email

Job description

Croft House

Croft House is part of Lifeways' Specialist Integrated Living (SIL) service, supporting individuals transitioning from institutional care to independent living. You’ll play a vital role in helping people with complex mental health needs, including those on the forensic pathway or with personality disorders, live with choice, opportunity, and hope.

Shift pattern

This is a full-time 37.5-hour vacancy.

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

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 Preston. In this role, you will work closely with clients to promote independence, build confidence and support their ongoing recovery journey.

About you

• Previous experience supporting people with mental health needs is desirable
• 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.

Your work will directly contribute to building confidence, independence, and a fulfilling life for the people we support.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP