Recovery Worker (Peripatetic) - 6 Months FTC

Restore; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Restore in Oxfordshire is seeking a Recovery Worker on a 6-month fixed-term contract ending March 2027 to deliver person-centred, recovery-led support for people from all walks of life.

You will work in indoor and outdoor spaces with individuals and groups, bringing an interest in horticulture, arts and crafts, cooking, and social inclusion. The role requires safeguarding, governance, and progress monitoring to help people build confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, resilience, and enthusiasm for mental health recovery work.
• Experience delivering group and individual support within health, social care, or related sectors.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, motivational).
• Enthusiasm for allotment management, horticulture, arts and crafts.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work.
• IT literacy (Word, email, and data input).
• Willingness to travel within Restore’s service area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery activities and facilitate mental health support in indoor and outdoor spaces, for individuals and groups.
• An interest in horticulture, arts and crafts and cooking.
• Support people in setting and achieving personal goals, promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Co-facilitate group sessions and goal-based interventions, adapting approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance requirements.
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate progress, and implement improvements as needed.
• Plan and deliver structured recovery activities.
• Encourage participation and engagement, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Use strengths-based approaches to support mental health recovery and personal development.

Skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Group support

Communication skills

Allotment management

Horticulture

Arts and crafts

IT literacy

Willingness to travel

Job description

6 Months Fixed term contract ending March 2027. Are you passionate about mental health recovery and social inclusion?

For almost 50 years, Restore has supported Oxfordshire’s communities to flourish, transforming lives as a leading, local mental health charity. As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in delivering person-centred, recovery-led support for people from all walks of life. If you thrive in a supportive, values-based setting and are driven to ignite positive change, seize this chance to make a lasting impact—your journey begins here!

What do we do

Restore provides welcoming, person-centred spaces, craft and art workshops, kitchens, allotments and shops, where individuals are supported in their mental health recovery and resilience. Our approach prioritises emotional wellbeing and connection, with structured activities provided as a resource to help people build self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of purpose. While activities are available to enhance recovery, our primary focus remains on fostering a supportive environment tailored to each person's unique journey.

About the role

• Deliver recovery activities and facilitate mental health support in indoor and outdoor spaces, for individuals and groups.
• An interest in horticulture, arts and crafts and cooking.
• Support people in setting and achieving personal goals, promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Co-facilitate group sessions and goal-based interventions, adapting approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance requirements.
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate progress, and implement improvements as needed.
• Plan and deliver structured recovery activities.
• Encourage participation and engagement, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Use strengths-based approaches to support mental health recovery and personal development.

The succesful candidate will be able to demonstate the following criterias:

Essential Criteria:

• Positive attitude, resilience, and enthusiasm for mental health recovery work.
• Experience in delivering group and individual support within health, social care, or related sectors.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, motivational).
• Enthusiasm for allotment management, horticulture, arts and crafts.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work.
• IT literacy (proficient in Word, email, and data input).
• Willingness to travel within Restore’s service area.

All the above skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours will be tested at application and interview including the desirables.

Closing date - Midnight 11th October 2026

Interview date - 22ndOctober 2026 (face to face at Manzil Way office)