Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health - Blackpool (Bluebell)

Lifeways Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual rewards & benefits over £2,000

Funded Health and Social Care training

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Blackpool, Lancashire is seeking caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join Bluebell Court and support people with mental health needs to live independently in the community.

You will provide person-centred, recovery-focused support across full-time shifts, with comprehensive training provided. This role offers a supportive team environment, DBS check, and opportunities to develop qualifications and career progress.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting people with diverse needs.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong communication and IT skills; willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience in care or support work is not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to individuals.
• Help people build confidence and life skills for independence.
• Support with daily living tasks and community integration.

Skills

Interest in supporting people

Person-centred care

Communication skills

IT skills

Willingness to learn

Care experience (not required)

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description Join Lifeways SIL and Help Transform Lives Every Day

At Lifeways, being part of our team is more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of something truly impactful.

We’re looking for caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team at Bluebell Court, a modern supported living service in Blackpool, Lancashire. We work to support and sustain the transition for people with mental health needs from institutional settings to their own tenancy in the community, enabling them to live independently while receiving the exact package of recovery support that they need. At Bluebell Court we can support people living with mental health conditions across the spectrum of mental illness, including schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia and bulimia, self-harming, anxiety and depression.

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Shift Pattern

Hours: Full-time –(days, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends)

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.

Rotational shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Location: Based at Bluebell Court, with potential opportunities to work across other schemes

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide person-centred, recovery-focused support, helping individuals build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve greater independence. Every day, you’ll make a real difference — supporting people to live the lives they choose.

What We’re Looking For

• Have a genuine interest in supporting people with diverse needs
• Are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Possess strong communication and IT skills
• Are willing to learn and grow professionally
• May have experience in care or support work (not essential — full training provided)
• Hold or are willing to work towards an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

What You’ll Gain

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
• Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000)
• Gym discounts (save up to £192/year)
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% discount at B&Q for all team members
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• £200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year
• Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications
• Paid online induction and ongoing training
• Supportive team environment and professional development
• 28 days annual leave

About Bluebell Court

Bluebell Court is a purpose-built supported living service offering 16 one-bedroom apartments, each with an open-plan kitchen, living room, and wet-room style bathroom. Ground floor apartments feature patio doors leading to a communal garden with a BBQ area.

Support is available 24/7, and assistive technology — including intercom, CCTV, and Tunstall connected care systems — is tailored to individual needs. The service is located in a vibrant residential area of Blackpool, close to shops, transport links, and community amenities.

People supported at Bluebell Court enjoy a high level of independence, with many engaging in work, volunteering, or education. The team also hosts community events like BBQs and charity fundraisers, creating a warm and inclusive environment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and able to be themselves. Our values — Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal — guide our culture and how we support each other every day.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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