Recovery Support Worker - Empower Independence in Barnsley

Lifeway’s Group; Barnsley; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers in Barnsley to join our Enhanced Community Recovery supported living service. This full-time role focuses on helping people with enduring mental health needs transition back to their own homes and communities.

You will work closely with clients to promote independence, build confidence and support their recovery journey. We offer flexible shifts (early, late and sleep‑in) on a rota from Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident using IT systems, including Word, databases and email.
• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to promote independence and support their recovery journey.
• Provide recovery-focused support within Enhanced Community Recovery services in Barnsley.

Skills

Mental health experience

Strong communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (advantage)

Job description

Lifeways is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers in Barnsley to join our Enhanced Community Recovery supported living service. This full-time role focuses on helping people with enduring mental health needs transition back to their own homes and communities.

You will work closely with clients to promote independence, build confidence and support their recovery journey. We offer flexible shifts (early, late and sleep‑in) on a rota from Monday to Sunday.