Recovery Worker – Supported Living – Mental Health

Recovery Focus•Cypress Lake, FL

11h•£25,878 - £30,868•Onsite

About The Position

Waythrough is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and resilient Recovery Worker for Adelphi Court, a CQC-registered supported living service in Barrow-in-Furness. Adelphi Court offers mental health support, supported housing, and community-based services for adults aged 18 and over. The service utilizes a person-centred, recovery-focused approach to help individuals gain the skills, confidence, and independence needed for fulfilling lives. The Recovery Worker will support residents in managing their mental health and wellbeing, developing daily living skills, and achieving their recovery goals. This role involves providing practical and emotional support, encouraging participation in meaningful activities, assisting residents in overcoming challenges, developing personal recovery plans, completing risk assessments, facilitating group sessions, and delivering one-to-one support.

Requirements

Genuinely cares about helping others and is committed to supporting people to achieve greater independence.
Experience in mental health, supported living, health and social care, or a related field.
A compassionate, patient and non-judgemental approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to build positive, professional relationships.
A commitment to person-centred care and recovery-focused support.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern, including 3 weekends out of every 6.
An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
A willingness to complete the Care Certificate and undertake medication training.
A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

Providing person-centred support to adults experiencing mental health challenges.
Supporting residents to develop independent living skills, including cooking, shopping and managing daily routines.
Encouraging positive mental health, wellbeing and community involvement.
Working with residents to identify personal goals and develop individual recovery plans.
Supporting risk assessments and promoting safe, independent living.
Facilitating group activities and delivering one-to-one support sessions.
Building positive, trusting relationships with residents and colleagues.
Supporting medication management following appropriate training.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and independence in all aspects of support.