Recovery Support Worker - Southampton

Lifeways Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded health & social care quals

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan option

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lifeways Group in Southampton is hiring a Recovery Support Worker to help adults with complex mental health needs live more independently. The role covers key support tasks, with shift pattern 10am–10pm and sleep-ins; pay rate £13.45 per hour.

You will assist with medication, appointments, budgeting and daily living skills, encourage community engagement, and help create recovery plans while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs.
• Empathy, discretion and strong communication.
• Access to funded health and social care qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and substance misuse
• Helping with medication, appointments, budgeting, and daily living skills
• Encouraging community engagement through college, volunteering, and creative activities
• Creating recovery plans and maintaining high standards of documentation
• Being a consistent, calming presence in a dynamic environment

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Active listening

Job description

New Recovery Support Worker role available!

Job Description

Join Lifeways in Southampton – You're not just anyone.

Shift Pattern: 10am–10pm with sleep-ins

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Are you ready to turn compassion into a career? At Lifeways, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer purpose. As one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support services, we’re on the lookout for Recovery Support Workers who are ready to make a real impact in their local community.

Whether you're looking for bank or full-time work, this is your chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll support adults living with complex mental health conditions, helping them build independence, confidence, and brighter futures.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same—and that’s the beauty of it. You’ll be:

• Supporting individuals with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and substance misuse
• Helping with medication, appointments, budgeting, and daily living skills
• Encouraging community engagement through college, volunteering, and creative activities
• Creating recovery plans and maintaining high standards of documentation
• Being a consistent, calming presence in a dynamic environment

Who Thrives Here?

You’re resilient, adaptable, and a natural listener. You know how to stay grounded in stressful situations and bring warmth, empathy, and structure to those who need it most. You’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a support system that truly matters.

Perks That Matter

We Believe In Taking Care Of Our People, Too

• Funded health & social care qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Discounts at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks & more via Lifeways Rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Optional health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy & more
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for advice & wellbeing support

Why Lifeways?

Because here, your work transforms lives. You’ll be part of a national network with the stability of a large company and the heart of a local service. We invest in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future.

Ready to be the difference someone needs today? Apply now and start your journey with Lifeways in Southampton. Let’s build something meaningful—together.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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