Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

City of York Council; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of York Council as a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker in a pioneering 24/7 Community Mental Health Neighbourhood Centre. This role focuses on providing a warm, person-centred approach to support those in need of mental health services, ensuring individuals feel valued and supported. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to transformative services aimed at improving mental health outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health services is beneficial.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support and collaborate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to individuals in the 24/7 Hub.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to meet mental health needs.
• Implement co-designed model of mental health services.

Skills

Collaboration

Person-centred approach

Support

Job description

Join to apply for the Mental Health Recovery Support Worker role at City of York Council

Join to apply for the Mental Health Recovery Support Worker role at City of York Council

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Welcome to the 24/7 Community Mental Health Neighbourhood Centre

We are embarking on an exciting journey to test and develop a pioneering 24/7 Community Mental Health Neighbourhood Centre in the West of the City of York. This initiative, funded by NHS England for a two-year pilot, is driven by a longstanding ambition to transform mental health services in York. It builds on the collaborative efforts of the Mental Health Partnership and insights from stakeholder events, which have highlighted the need for a person-centred, transformative approach to improve outcomes for people with mental health needs.

About The 24/7 Community Mental Health Hub

The hub is designed to be an open and accessible space for anyone seeking mental health support, operating 24/7 with an open-door policy. Its overarching principles are rooted in co-production, emphasising collaboration between practitioners, volunteers, and the community. This innovative model aims to:

• Provide care and support comparable to that of a loving family, bridging the gap between being well and unwell, without the need for referrals or strict criteria.
• Harness the existing assets and resources in York, ensuring services work collaboratively, are accessible, and communicate effectively with one another.
• Foster a culture where individuals are seen and valued for all that they are, championing and growing this shift in mindset.
  
  

A Mental Health Recovery Worker (nights) is a core member of the 24/7 Mental Health Hub Team. The Mental Health Recovery Worker will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the mental health and wellbeing needs for people accessing support between the hours of 8pm and 8am based on a person-centred approach. They will offer a warm welcome, gather initial information and provide 1:1 support. There will be a strong emphasis collaboration with those who access the service when providing 1:1 support.

• To contribute to the implementation of the mental health 24/7 Hub co-designed model and principles.
• The role will provide support and guidance to people in the 24/7 Hub and will work alongside other partnering organisations to meet the needs of the individual and support recovery.
• The role will work in partnership with Statutory, voluntary, and contributing organisations.
  
  

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact – Dave Harvey on 07720 153820 or [e-mail] or Joanne Addis at [e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: w/c 23 July 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of York Council by 2x

Get notified about new Support Associate jobs in York, England, United Kingdom.

Learning Support Specialist - Film (Term-time only)

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Castleford, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Product Support Specialist, Robotic & Manuel

York, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Pocklington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Logistics Support Specialist, based Leeds 12

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Castleford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Castleford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Castleford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Infrastructure Transactions - Associate/Associate Director/Director

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Microsoft Data Solutions Support Analyst

Castleford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Junior Project Manager Apprenticeship - Murton, County Durham.

Murton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Sports Operations Executive - Part - Time

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

York, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.