Crisis Recovery Worker Halton

Mental Health Crisis Recovery Worker – Warrington & Halton

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to provide essential support to individuals in crisis across Warrington and Halton. The successful candidate will work in a fast‑paced environment, assess clients’ needs, offer emotional guidance, and promote mental health and wellbeing.

• Assess individual needs and provide emotional and psychological support.
• Engage clients one‑to‑one and facilitate group‑based activities.
• Signpost clients to mainstream services and external networks.
• Collaborate with local agencies and external partners to deliver coordinated care.
• Work 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, on 18:00‑24:00 shifts.
• Attend two nights per week at Halton (Tuesday‑Wednesday) and Thursday Runcorn, travelling between both venues as required.

• Health and Social Care Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) and willingness to develop further.
• Experience working with mental health clients and an understanding of complex needs (mental health, learning, physical, substance misuse).
• Strong motivational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify barriers, understand client needs and work within a community‑based service.

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay.
• Access to workplace pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements.
• Wellbeing offer – including EAP, virtual GP service and wellbeing resources.
• Life assurance and free Will‑writing service.
• Blue Light Card and charity workers discounts.
• Access to tickets for good employee recognition and celebration schemes.
• Tailored induction programme and bespoke personal development and career pathways.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair and accessible recruitment practices. Your personal information will be treated confidentially and used solely for this purpose.