Recovery Support Worker
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* Mental Health Supported Housing Service
* 4-Month Temporary Contract (Potential Extension)
* Croydon/ London
* £16.80 PAYE
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health needs to live independently?
Do you want to make a real difference supporting adults on their recovery journey toward stable housing, wellbeing, and independence?
Client Snapshot:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist mental health supported living service delivering person-centred recovery support within a residential setting.
Vacancy Brief:
* The role is that of a Casual Recovery Worker
* Covering service requirements on a temporary basis (minimum 4 months)
* Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 7 day a week shift rota
* Location: Fully on-site – Croydon / Greater London
* Working within a residential mental health setting supporting adult residents (18+)
* Small supported accommodation service supporting approximately 5 residents
* Focus on recovery, resettlement, independence and wellbeing
* Working collaboratively with internal teams and external mental health professionals
The Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of adults, creating and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
* Support residents to achieve personal recovery goals and improve mental wellbeing
* Promote independence through development of life skills including; budgeting & money management, tenancy sustainment, access to education, employment, and community services and daily living skills
* Deliver person-centred keywork sessions tailored to individual needs and aspirations
* Encourage choice, autonomy, and empowerment in recovery planning
The Essentials:
* Experience supporting adults with mental health needs or within supported housing, social care or recovery services
* Strong person-centred approach to support delivery
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to motivate, advocate and empower service users
* Enhanced DBS – Adult Workforce
Mandatory Training Requirements
Successful candidates must hold or be willing to update:
* Information Governance (IG) – 1-year expiry
* Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) – 1-year expiry
* Safeguarding Adults & Children – Level 2 – 3-year expiry
* Basic Safeguarding Awareness – Level 1 – 3-year expiry
* Mental Capacity Act (MCA) – 3-year expiry
* Equality & Diversity in the Workplace
Recovery Worker – Mental Health – Supported Housing – Residential Support – Keyworker – Recovery Support – Adult Services – Mental Health Support Worker – Supported Living – Temporary Contract – London – Croydon – Beckenham
* Mental Health Supported Housing Service
* 4-Month Temporary Contract (Potential Extension)
* Croydon/ London
* £16.80 PAYE
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health needs to live independently?
Do you want to make a real difference supporting adults on their recovery journey toward stable housing, wellbeing, and independence?
Client Snapshot:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist mental health supported living service delivering person-centred recovery support within a residential setting.
Vacancy Brief:
* The role is that of a Casual Recovery Worker
* Covering service requirements on a temporary basis (minimum 4 months)
* Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 7 day a week shift rota
* Location: Fully on-site – Croydon / Greater London
* Working within a residential mental health setting supporting adult residents (18+)
* Small supported accommodation service supporting approximately 5 residents
* Focus on recovery, resettlement, independence and wellbeing
* Working collaboratively with internal teams and external mental health professionals
The Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of adults, creating and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.
* Support residents to achieve personal recovery goals and improve mental wellbeing
* Promote independence through development of life skills including; budgeting & money management, tenancy sustainment, access to education, employment, and community services and daily living skills
* Deliver person-centred keywork sessions tailored to individual needs and aspirations
* Encourage choice, autonomy, and empowerment in recovery planning
The Essentials:
* Experience supporting adults with mental health needs or within supported housing, social care or recovery services
* Strong person-centred approach to support delivery
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to motivate, advocate and empower service users
* Enhanced DBS – Adult Workforce
Mandatory Training Requirements
Successful candidates must hold or be willing to update:
* Information Governance (IG) – 1-year expiry
* Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) – 1-year expiry
* Safeguarding Adults & Children – Level 2 – 3-year expiry
* Basic Safeguarding Awareness – Level 1 – 3-year expiry
* Mental Capacity Act (MCA) – 3-year expiry
* Equality & Diversity in the Workplace
Recovery Worker – Mental Health – Supported Housing – Residential Support – Keyworker – Recovery Support – Adult Services – Mental Health Support Worker – Supported Living – Temporary Contract – London – Croydon – Beckenham