Relief Recovery Support Worker

Creative Support; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support is looking for a compassionate Relief Recovery Support Worker in Redditch to assist individuals with mental health needs in a new supported living service. You'll empower service users on their recovery journeys while fostering independence and community connections, all within an inclusive and supportive culture.

Benefits

Good conditions of service including company sick pay

Paid carers leave

Free life assurance

Opportunities for professional development

Weekly payment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
• Ability to carry out Key Worker responsibilities.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their recovery journey and everyday living.
• Work with support network including families and professionals.
• Develop person-centred support plans.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Build Trust

Education

Relevant Experience in Mental Health

Job description

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Client:

Creative Support

Location:

Redditch, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking compassionate people with emotional intelligence and person-centred values for the interesting and rewarding role of Relief Recovery Support Worker, supporting people with mental health and other needs in a high quality, new-build supported living service in Redditch. The service will provide person-centred, recovery-focussed support to promote independence, tenancy sustainment and positive risk management.

You will ensure that service users are enabled to make progress in their personal recovery journey and to attain goals relating to their mental health & wellbeing, independence and quality of life. You will support individuals to move into their new homes and to become as independent as possible in managing their tenancies and all areas of daily living.

You will provide psychological and practical support to enable people to grow in self-esteem and confidence. You will empower people to make informed choices and to enjoy a fulfilling life by developing supportive relationships with others, make community connections and access meaningful activities. You will work closely and effectively with all members of the individual’s support network, including their families, social workers, NHS professionals and voluntary agencies.

You must be able to build warm and trusting relationships with individuals, based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will need to have good verbal and written communication skills and be confident in liaising with external agencies. You must be able to work in a work in a reliable and accountable manner and have the ability to carry out the role of Key Worker, contributing to needs/risk assessment and the development of person-centred support plans.

You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of mental health needs and the challenges experienced by people who may have experienced trauma and adverse life events. You will be committed to equality and able to practice in an inclusive and non-judgmental manner. Experience is essential for this role.

Your work base will be the supported living service which is located close to Redditch town centre and comprises of 14 well designed, self-contained one bed apartments, with a communal lounge and on-site staff office.

The benefits of joining Creative Support as a Relief/Bank staff member is the flexibility to pick shifts to suit you and work in services that are local to you.

We can offer you:

• Good conditions of service including company sick pay
• Paid carers leave
• Free life assurance
• Opportunities for professional development
• You will be paid on a weekly basis.

About Creative Support

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with mental health and other needs. We are committed to creating an open, reflective and accountable culture which is underpinned by ethical practice. We promote independence, dignity, equality, rights and inclusion when designing and delivering services. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.

We would really welcome the opportunity to tell you more about this exciting role. For an informal discussion please contact Leigh Birch by email to [emailprotected] citing a contact telephone number.

Vacancy Reference Number: 73749

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme