Recovery Worker - Empower Mental Health & Independence

Recovery Focus; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Job summary

Waythrough, a leading mental health and social support charity, is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker for St George’s Islington. You will support residents to live independently, develop recovery plans, and engage with community services to build life skills and social networks.

The role involves a rota, including one weekly sleep-in shift, with training provided for medication processes and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, health and social care, or drug and alcohol services is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to develop personalised recovery and support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills, tenancy management and finances.
• Facilitate access to employment, education and community activities.
• Collaborate with GPs, mental health teams and local authorities.
• Maintain accurate case notes on IT systems.
• Participate in 24-hour service rota and sleep-in shifts.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Teamwork

Resilient

Communication

Organised

Stigma reduction

Job description

Waythrough, a leading mental health and social support charity, is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker for St George’s Islington. You will support residents to live independently, develop recovery plans, and engage with community services to build life skills and social networks.

The role involves a rota, including one weekly sleep-in shift, with training provided for medication processes and safeguarding.