Mental Health Recovery Worker

Spinx; Exeter; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Learning and development

Pension

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Housing Service in Exeter. You will provide person-centred support to help individuals build confidence, independence and achieve recovery goals.

You will manage a caseload, carry out assessments, and work with mental health professionals and housing providers to connect people with local resources and opportunities. This role emphasizes safeguarding and positive risk management within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental ill health or care in health/social/voluntary settings.
• Strong listening and communication skills are required.
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to learn and align with Rethink Mental Illness values.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload and providing one-to-one key worker support.
• Supporting individuals to identify and achieve their recovery goals.
• Developing positive, professional relationships built on trust, respect and honesty.
• Carrying out needs assessments, risk assessments, support planning and safety planning.
• Working collaboratively with mental health professionals, housing providers and community organisations.
• Encouraging people to access local resources, services, education, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Supporting individuals to develop daily living skills and manage personal responsibilities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and outcomes reporting.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive risk management at all times.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant health/social care qualification

Job description

Location: Fixed Base - Cowick Street, Exeter

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 21 Hours

Salary: £14,726.95

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Housing Service, supporting people affected by mental illness to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal recovery goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals as they navigate their recovery journey, helping them access the right support, build life skills, and become more connected within their communities.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you'll provide person-centred support that empowers people to live fulfilling and independent lives. Your role will include:

• Managing a caseload and providing one-to-one key worker support.
• Supporting individuals to identify and achieve their recovery goals.
• Developing positive, professional relationships built on trust, respect and honesty.
• Carrying out needs assessments, risk assessments, support planning and safety planning.
• Working collaboratively with mental health professionals, housing providers and community organisations.
• Encouraging people to access local resources, services, education, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Supporting individuals to develop daily living skills and manage personal responsibilities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and outcomes reporting.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive risk management at all times.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who share our values and have a genuine passion for supporting others.

Essential

• Experience supporting people with mental ill health, or experience providing care and support in a health, social care, community or voluntary setting.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• An ability to work in line with Rethink Mental Illness values and behaviours.

Desirable

• Experience completing assessments, support plans and risk management plans.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and recovery-focused approaches.
• A relevant health, social care or mental health qualification.

Who You'll Work With

• People using our services
• Support Workers and Bank Support Workers
• Volunteers
• Registered Nurses
• Deputy Managers
• Service Managers

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and equity.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work.

For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.