Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Bedworth

Lifeway’s Group; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Recognition programmes

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker in Bedworth. This full-time role supports adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely and independently at home, with varied duties focused on recovery and growth.

You will help clients access education, community activities, and employment opportunities while promoting independence and emotional wellbeing. DBS check required; sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Compassion, empathy and good communication are essential.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills on the job.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is a bonus and we’ll support you to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Maintain emotional wellbeing of clients and help develop coping strategies.
• Assist with accommodation and daily living routines.
• Support budgeting and help clients access benefits to build financial independence.
• Encourage participation in community groups, services and local activities.
• Help strengthen relationships with family, friends and social networks.
• Explore education, volunteering, hobbies, and employment opportunities with clients.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

You’re not just anyone.

From every day life, to changing someone's world.

Job Description

Recovery Support Worker – Bedworth

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Shifts - Varied - Some Weekend Working Required

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us. Everyday, our colleagues share their experience, knowledge and talents with the people they support. By living our values, they are helping to transform lives, one day at a time.

We are looking for caring, honest, innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Mental Health Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our ‘Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Coventry.

The Role

As a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker, you’ll empower adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely and independently in their own homes. Your work will be varied, meaningful, and centred on helping people move forward in their recovery.

You Will Support Individuals With

• Maintaining emotional wellbeing and developing coping strategies
• Managing accommodation and daily living routines
• Budgeting, benefits, and building financial independence
• Accessing community groups, services, and local activities
• Strengthening relationships with family, friends, and social networks
• Exploring education, volunteering, hobbies, and employment opportunities

Every step you support someone to take becomes part of their recovery story.

Why Lifeways

• Have Impact: Your work genuinely changes lives.
• Feel Supported: Strong induction, ongoing training, apprenticeships, and clear career progression.
• Be Valued: Retail discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, refer-a-friend bonus, cycle to work scheme, pension, and recognition programmes.

Inclusion Matters

Our CHOICE values — Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal — guide everything we do and ensure everyone feels respected and included.

About You

You don’t need experience — just compassion, communication skills, and a willingness to learn. An NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is a bonus, and we’ll support you to achieve it.

All applicants will be required to complete a DBS that is paid for by the company.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP