Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health

Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health - Stafford

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At Lifeways we provide specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs, supporting them in the transition from institutional environments back into their own home within the community.

Position Details

• Position Duration:
  Permanent
• Role Type:
  Support/Care Worker
• County:
  Staffordshire
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• Post Code: ST16 3TH
  , Waterside House Riverway, Stafford, Staffordshire

We know that every situation is unique. And regardless of the diagnosis, we always focus on each person’s situation - tailoring our approach to meet their unique needs.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Provide care and support to clients in the 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Stafford.
• Engage positively with clients, promoting recovery‑focused, person‑centred support to enable them to live independently.
• Work independently as a lone worker, using own initiative while ensuring safety and quality of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely record‑keeping and reports in line with organisational procedures.

Shift Patterns

• Part Time 28 Hour Contract.
• Sleep shift: 12:00–22:00 or 22:00–08:00, then back on shift 08:00–12:00 the following morning.
• Early shifts: 08:00–15:00.
• Late shifts: 12:00–19:00.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay for sleep shifts.
• Refer a Friend cash reward.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Professionally supportive team and employer.
• 28 days annual leave (pro‑rated).
• Access to NEST Pension.
• Bike 2 Work Scheme.
• Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for people with mental health support needs (NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, databases and e‑mail.
• Positive, confident, and calm nature suitable for lone working.
• Understanding of mental health conditions and willingness to learn.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and comfortable  commitment to an inclusive community is reflected in our core values of Caring, Honest, One team, Innovative, Courageous and Equal = CHOICE.