Mental Health Recovery Worker – Sheffield

Greenbridgehousing; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS paid for by employer

Mileage allowance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Company pension

Career progression

Casual dress

Job summary

Green Bridge Community Housing in Sheffield is recruiting Mental Health Recovery Workers on Part-Time Flexible or Zero-Hours contracts. Roles involve supporting adults with complex mental health needs across 24/7 services, with flexible shifts and travel between locations.

Full training, Enhanced DBS paid for, and mileage/reimbursement are provided. Applicants should be compassionate, reliable and motivated, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work a flexible rota including early shifts, days, late shifts, nights, sleep-ins and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
• Able to travel between location sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support, guidance and encouragement to promote health, wellbeing and recovery.
• Develop, review and update support plans and risk assessments.
• Support service users to build independent living skills.
• Accompany service users to appointments, meetings and community activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies for coordinated support.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Motivated

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Contract Type: Part-Time Flexible (up to 25 hours per week) | Zero-Hours (Casual)

Service Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Salary: £26,032.50 per annum (full-time equivalent, pro rata for part-time contracts). £13.35 per hour for zero-hours contracts.

Green Bridge Community Housing provides supported accommodation and community support to adults with complex mental health needs, helping them live successfully in the community while promoting recovery, independence and wellbeing.

We're looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated individuals to join our dedicated Mental Health Team in Sheffield. Whether you're looking for part-time work or the flexibility of a zero-hours contract, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

• This is not a personal care or domiciliary care role and does not involve intimate or personal care.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

About the Role

We are recruiting Mental Health Recovery Workers on the following contracts:

• Part-Time Flexible: Up to 25 hours per week, working shifts according to service needs.
• Zero-Hours (Casual): Hours offered according to service requirements, with no guaranteed minimum hours.

Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with shifts including:

• Early shifts
• Day shifts
• Late shifts
• Night shifts
• Sleep-in shifts
• Weekends

Please note: Flexibility is essential, as shifts are arranged around the needs of the service. These are not Monday-to-Friday or daytime-only positions.

You will support adults with complex mental health needs to develop the skills, confidence and independence to live successfully within the community, supporting their recovery and overall wellbeing.

You may work across our supported accommodation services and community locations as required. Travel between service users and locations is part of the role, with paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.

This role would particularly suit:

• Students or graduates studying Health & Social Care, Psychology, Social Work or a related subject.
• Individuals with experience supporting people with mental health needs, homelessness, domestic abuse or substance misuse.
• People looking to develop their experience or build a rewarding career in mental health support.

Full training will be provided. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Green Bridge Community Housing) and provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical support, guidance and encouragement to promote health, wellbeing and recovery.
• Develop, review and update support plans and risk assessments.
• Support service users to build independent living skills.
• Accompany service users to appointments, meetings and community activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation.
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies to ensure coordinated support.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, emergencies and incidents.

Who We're Looking For

• Compassionate, patient and reliable.
• Organised and proactive in their approach to supporting others.
• Able to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A confident communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting independence.
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.

Essential Criteria

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Willingness to work a flexible rota including early shifts, days, late shifts, nights, sleep-ins and weekends.
• Willingness to travel between Green Bridge Community Housing services and service users across different locations.

Desirable Criteria

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Two years' experience in Health & Social Care or a relevant degree.
• Additional languages such as Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Somali or Tigrinya are an advantage.

Benefits

• Enhanced DBS paid for by Green Bridge Community Housing.
• Full induction, training and ongoing development.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Paid travel time between service users and locations.
• Mileage allowance paid per mile.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).
• Company pension (subject to eligibility).
• Casual dress.
• Company events.