About the Role
We are seeking warm, reliable, and proactive Recovery Support Workers to join our Mental Health Services in Telford on a Temporary-to-Permanent basis.
You will provide person-centred emotional and practical support to adults with mental health needs, working with each individual to promote independence, confidence, recovery and overall wellbeing.
This is a rewarding role where you will help people stabilise their mental health, develop daily living skills, maintain safe homes, and move forward towards greater independence.
Key Responsibilities
Person-Centred Support
- Build warm, trusting relationships to encourage open communication, expression of needs and personal choice.
- Promote dignity, privacy, independence and positive mental health.
- Support service users to develop coping skills, life skills and self-organisation.
- Encourage involvement in social, leisure, educational and work activities.
Daily Living & Practical Assistance
- Support with budgeting, managing finances and maximising income.
- Assist with tenancy responsibilities, maintaining hygiene, safety and comfort in the home.
- Support people with cultural, spiritual and identity needs.
- Help individuals to access appropriate move-on accommodation.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Monitor wellbeing and report any changes promptly.
- Support individuals to access healthcare, maintain routines and manage medication programmes.
- Work within risk management guidelines to reduce risks to self and others.
- Provide reassurance and positive role modelling.
Professional Standards
- Maintain accurate notes, records, reports and financial documentation.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and safeguarding situations.
- Work positively with external agencies, families and professionals.
- Carry out domestic tasks when required (cleaning, laundry, general upkeep).
- Work flexibly, including moving to different services at short notice to support crisis needs.