Recovery Worker Supported Housing

Waythrough; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking dedicated Recovery Workers to join their mental health supported housing service. This role offers the chance to inspire and support individuals facing mental health challenges, helping them achieve independence through personalized support plans. With a commitment to training and development, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, adaptable, and enthusiastic about helping those in need. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a rewarding journey in mental health support.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Support for apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of mental health issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help service users maintain their tenancy and independence.
• Support individuals in developing personal support plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Recovery Worker - Supported Housing

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: £23,810 per annum (plus an additional £410 for working the standard on-call and sleep shift rota, with opportunities to increase this)

Job Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking caring, flexible, and creative individuals who thrive under pressure, can connect with people at all levels, and enjoy helping others achieve independence. Join North Ormesby Road as a Recovery Worker.

About North Ormesby Road

We are a mental health supported housing service operating on a recovery model, providing outreach support, peer support, and supported housing for individuals aged 18 and upwards with mental health challenges.

Your Role

1. Help and inspire service users to maintain their tenancy and independence.
2. Work with individuals to develop personal support plans to achieve their goals.
3. Support development in domestic, financial, and social skills, and facilitate access to work, leisure, and educational opportunities.

Requirements

• No relevant experience required; full training provided.
• Understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience is welcomed.
• Must be caring, compassionate, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in a weekly rota system, including on-call duties and sleep shifts.

Benefits

Competitive benefits, excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

Additional Information

Minimum of 4 sleep shifts per month at £87.30 each and 5 on-call shifts per month at £12 each.

Application Process

If interested, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience and from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as shortlisted. Please upload a CV and supporting statement outlining your skills and experience.

Our Commitment

We are committed to learning and development, offering a wide range of apprenticeships. Anyone in a permanent role who has passed probation can apply for relevant apprenticeships.

Waythrough was launched in October 2024, following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). We support individuals affected by substance use or gambling, providing high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the needs of those we support.