Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Warrington - BANK

Lifeways Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by Lifeways

Career progression

Induction and training

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker to empower adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely at home and progress on their recovery journey.

The role offers bank/sessional shifts (8:00–23:00, Monday to Sunday) with some sleep-ins, and a DBS paid by the company. No sponsorship is offered. Training and career progression are provided to support your development.

Qualifications

• You don't need experience—compassion and good communication are essential.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is a bonus and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Empower adults with enduring mental ill health to live safely and independently in their own homes.
• Support emotional wellbeing and develop coping strategies.
• Assist with accommodation, daily living routines, budgeting, and financial independence.
• Help access community groups, services, and social activities.
• Strengthen relationships with family, friends, and social networks.
• Encourage exploration of education, volunteering, hobbies, and employment opportunities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (bonus)

Job description

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world.

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Day

Mental health recovery is a journey - and at Lifeways, you'll walk alongside people as they rebuild confidence, independence, and hope. If you want a career with real purpose, this is your moment.

Shifts

• Bank / Sessional - shifts available between 8.00am - 23.00pm ( Between Monday - Sunday)
• Sleep ins also required

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**