Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Rugby

Lifeway’s Group; Rugby; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Have Impact

Feel Supported

Be Valued

Job summary

Lifeways in Rugby is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker to empower adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely and independently in their own homes. Your role centers on recovery, with varied duties to support individuals’ emotional wellbeing and daily living.

You’ll assist with routines, budgeting, accessing community activities and building independence, while participating in a strong induction and clear routes for progression within Lifeways.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Recovery Support Worker - Rugby

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week | Sessional - 0 hours also available

Shifts - Between 9am - 10pm + Sleeps

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 Rugby.

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.

You're not just anyone - you could be the person who helps someone reclaim their life.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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