Mental Health Support Worker – Part-Time, 22.5h/wk

Recovery Focus; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Blue Light Card discounts

Recommend a Friend bonus

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Recovery Worker to join the East Cheshire North Supported Housing team in Middlewich. The role is part-time (22.5 hours over three days) and permanent, with a pro rata salary of £25,877.80 to £30,868.31 per year.

You will support people with mental health needs and complex housing situations, helping them build independence, manage budgeting, and access local services. You’ll work in a caring team that values person-centered approaches and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a mental health, complex needs or supported accommodation setting.
• Experience of facilitating therapeutic and coping strategies in relation to Mental Health well‑being and crisis situations
• Experience of promoting and implementing equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion for vulnerable people
• Experience of working respectfully with individuals offering advice, guidance, and support on housing and appropriate tenancy related information
• Experience of Housing Management practice and knowledge of Housing legislation & welfare benefit legislation
• Experience of supporting individuals to maintain their own accommodation, including benefit advice, budgeting and life skills

Responsibilities

• To support the people using our services to achieve their life goals and improve their quality of life
• To work on both practical and emotional life skills towards independent living/ greater independence
• To assist with the safe and successful daily running of the service including housing management related tasks
• To work as part of a team towards agreed service/contract targets
• To work as part of a team to provide a service in line with the organisation’s mission and values
• Assist people using our services to:
• Manage and improve their own physical and mental well‑being
• Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, community engagement and access to services
• Encourage choice, control and active participation in decision‑making
• Assess the wellbeing and welfare of people we support on an ongoing basis
• Maintain professional boundaries and act in line with the Code of Conduct
• Keep our service compliant with legal regulations
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with GDPR and organisational policies
• Oversee your own caseload of key clients
• Work with individuals to develop agreed, meaningful and achievable person‑centered plans with positive outcomes that meet the individual’s aspirations
• Promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Ensure positive risk assessments are created and implemented in line with our policies and procedures
• Signpost people we support, to other services for additional support
• Plan and carry out your core areas of responsibility
• Complete accurate and timely computerized records via our database
• Liaise with external agencies - such as community mental health teams, multi‑disciplinary teams and carers - building relationships and projecting a positive image of the service
• Effectively monitoring and managing your own wellbeing through debriefing and discussions with your manager and colleagues
• Keep up to date with organisational developments
• Contribute positively to team working, handovers and service delivery

Skills

Mental health experience

Housing support

Budgeting

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a Recovery Worker to join the East Cheshire North Supported Housing team in Middlewich. The role is part-time (22.5 hours over three days) and permanent, with a pro rata salary of £25,877.80 to £30,868.31 per year.

You will support people with mental health needs and complex housing situations, helping them build independence, manage budgeting, and access local services. You’ll work in a caring team that values person-centered approaches and safeguarding.