Mental Health Recovery Worker – Community Support & Independence

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

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.