Recovery Worker (Mental Health)

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Recovery Worker to support individuals on their journey towards improved mental wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, care teams, and external agencies to deliver personalised care and recovery plans. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through empathetic support and professional guidance.

Experience

• Proven experience working within mental health or social care settings is desirable
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen empathetically and convey information clearly
• Competence in using IT systems for record keeping, reporting, and communication purposes
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate clients and work collaboratively within a team
• Knowledge of care planning processes and the importance of personalised recovery strategies
• A recognised qualification in mental health or social care is advantageous but not essential; relevant experience will also be considered

This role provides an enriching environment where your skills can directly impact individuals recovery journeys. We value compassionate professionals committed to promoting mental health awareness and supporting positive outcomes.

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Transport links

Main duties of the job Duties

• Provide direct support to clients experiencing mental health challenges, fostering a safe and supportive environment
• Assist in the development and review of personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor clients progress and adjust support strategies accordingly, ensuring recovery goals are met
• Facilitate group activities and one-to-one sessions aimed at developing life skills and resilience
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, progress notes, and care plan updates using IT systems
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external agencies to coordinate care and share relevant information
• Promote client independence whilst respecting individual needs and preferences
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies at all times

Job responsibilities

We have an opportunity for a passionate Recovery Worker to join Isabellas Homes Limited as a Recovery Worker. You will be a role model for our service users and will assist the Team Leader to lead, motivate and manage the service to a high standard.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensuring that employees of Isabellas Homes protect the rights and promote the interests of Service Users

Writing accurate case notes into their progress notes and input daily support hours into planner

Ensuring the service is CQC compliant whilst working closely with local authorities. Carrying out audits, risk assessments and reviews

Carry out spot checks on services and ensure services are maintained to a high standard Money check and logging correctly

To support the young person to develop positive boundaries with all relationships

To support the resident in identifying, accessing and sustaining a program of education, training and employment including support planning

To support the resident to become job ready, get into a routine, get up on time, dress appropriately, communicate appropriately, work out their travel plans etc.

To support with budgeting and shopping for essentials, to maintain a healthy diet (cooking sessions etc)

To support in washing clothes and basic repairs, basic household cleaning, basic maintenance

To support to pay attention to personal hygiene, managing a healthy lifestyle, including sexual health

To support in using public transport and accessing public services

To support the resident to explore all their move on options, including support with arranging appointments with housing officers

To support the resident with making and following up benefit claims

To support the resident to understand the legal and social responsibilities of holding a tenancy and who to turn to for housing advice

To support in managing finances including paying service charge, shopping for essentials and broader budgeting, opening a bank account, savings account, planning, financial risks, emergency options, priorities claiming benefits etc

To support to understand the financial implications of an independent tenancy while working with any numeracy difficulties the young person may have

To support to access other services, family support and keeping statutory appointments (this may include accompanying the resident, assisting them in making and keeping appointments, making referrals, helping them to identify useful services, maintaining contact etc). GP, dentist, sexual health advice, anger management courses.

Requirements

Minimum or willing to work towards a NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social care or Care Certificate/ Mandatory Training also desirable

The ability to work a variety of shifts at our various location.

Personal Qualities

Passionate about making a difference in peoples lives

Enthusiastic and motivated

Honest and reliable

Loyal and committed

The ability to be a good role model

The ability to lead by example

Benefits

Free training - Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Development and promotion opportunities available

24/7 Employment Support Program (w/ private health insurance)

Person Specification Qualifications

• GCE Maths and English A - C NVQ L2 Health and Social Care
• First Aid at Work Certificate NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care NAPPI or similar Non-abusive Physical Intervention Training Care Certificate Oliver MacGowan Training Tier 1 & 2

Experience

• Experience of working with Vulnerable Adults Experience of working with complex behaviours Experience of working with clinical teams
• Experience with Mental Health Teams Experience of raising Safeguarding Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.