Mental Health Recovery Worker - Flexible Outreach

Nurseplus; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Fully funded training

NVQ Levels 2 and 3

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker to support homeless individuals across street outreach, housing, hostels, and community projects. The role emphasizes empowerment, safety, recovery, and dignity, with flexible shifts and weekly pay.

You will provide practical and emotional support, engage with people with complex needs, and work within multidisciplinary teams to help clients access housing and healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals is essential (at least 6 months).
• Right to work in the UK and 18+ maturity requirement.
• Enhanced DBS is preferred/requested (can apply on registration).
• Free CPI training is available if required.

Responsibilities

• Providing street outreach support and engaging hard-to-reach individuals.
• Working within supported housing, hostels, and residential projects.
• Supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and dual diagnosis.
• Building trusting, professional relationships and promoting engagement.
• Delivering practical and emotional support focused on recovery and harm reduction.
• Encouraging independence, life skills, and community integration.
• Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and specialist services.
• Working to support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Compassionate approach

Flexibility

Job description

Nurseplus is seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker to support homeless individuals across street outreach, housing, hostels, and community projects. The role emphasizes empowerment, safety, recovery, and dignity, with flexible shifts and weekly pay.

You will provide practical and emotional support, engage with people with complex needs, and work within multidisciplinary teams to help clients access housing and healthcare services.