Recovery Worker – Residential Mental Health & Addiction Support

Sterling Cross; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social support charity in Croydon seeks a Recovery Worker to support individuals facing challenges with mental health and addiction. This role involves providing trauma-informed care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance residents’ independence and wellbeing. Full-time and part-time hours are available, along with competitive benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

CPD support

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience as a Recovery Worker in a similar environment.
• Previous mental health interventions experience.
• Experience in care planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to help residents achieve independent living.
• Conduct holistic assessments and create tailored support plans.
• Advocate for residents’ individual needs.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Trauma-informed care

Support planning

Person-centred care

CBT

Education

Qualifications in substance use disorder or psychology

Job description

A leading social support charity in Croydon seeks a Recovery Worker to support individuals facing challenges with mental health and addiction. This role involves providing trauma-informed care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance residents’ independence and wellbeing. Full-time and part-time hours are available, along with competitive benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.