Recovery Care Worker

Society of St James; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Buying additional annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted laptops and computers

Electric Car Scheme

Blue Light Card

Employer pension contributions via薪

Job summary

Society of St James in Southampton is hiring a Recovery Care Worker to support adults facing homelessness and related challenges. The role covers 37 hours per week on-site, with shifts from 8am to 8pm on a rota basis and every other weekend off.

As a frontline worker, you will provide person-centred care, work with a compassionate team, and help individuals achieve stability and recovery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be driven and empathetic with a deeply caring and motivated approach.
• Be a capable communicator, documenting essential information using electronic systems.
• Commitment to growth with Care Certificate and/or Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact, person-centred care to vulnerable people.
• Support with homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health challenges to help clients recover.
• Document and record information accurately using electronic systems.
• Be on rota for 8am–8pm shifts with every other weekend off.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Care Certificate

Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Recovery Care Worker, Southampton, £25,947.00

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

23-10-2026

Application End Date

30-10-2026

Location

Southampton

State/County

UK

SO19 8HH

Country

Hampshire

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Recovery Care Worker

Southampton

37 hours, permanent

Shifts covering days 8am to 8pm, on a rota basis, with every other weekend off.

Salary Point 20: £25,947 per annum

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering bespoke person-centred support and accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness by tackling the root causes of homelessness including specialist drug and alcohol support. We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, we will support people for as long as they need to be able to recover and end their homelessness for good.

Are you ready for a career where no two days are the same, and your work genuinely changes lives?

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Support Worker to join the fabulous St James Care team in Woolston, Southampton.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Working with us, you'll be on the front line, delivering high-impact, person-centred care. Your primary focus will be supporting vulnerable people to overcome complex challenges—including homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health issues that prevent them from leading a fulfilling and rewarding life.

At the heart of what we do is the belief that every person deserves a chance to thrive. The needs of the people we support are our main priority, and that's why we are searching for individuals whose values, behaviours, and attitude match our commitment to compassionate care.

Who We’re Looking For

While experience with adults facing alcohol and substance misuse challenges is helpful, the essential qualities we're looking for are your natural ability to be calm, caring, motivational, and empathetic.

Essential Qualities and Skills:

• Be driven and empathetic: Possess a deeply caring and motivated approach to supporting others.
• Be a capable communicator: Comfortably document and record essential information using electronic systems.
• Be committed to growth: Have (or be willing to work towards) a Care Certificate and/or a Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care. This qualification is a mandatory requirement for the position, and we fully support your journey to achieve it!

If you're ready to join a team that puts people first and you thrive on helping others build a brighter future, we want to hear from you.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits. A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• Flexible working opportunities

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.