Mental Health Recovery Worker

Social Interest Group; Catford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Recovery Worker to support residents in achieving their personal goals and independence. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety and wellbeing, providing tailored support, and enhancing community reintegration. Ideal candidates are proactive with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of mental health issues. The position offers competitive benefits and varied shifts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with people from complex backgrounds.
• Strong alignment with values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
• Build trusting relationships with residents.
• Plan activities for resident engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Proactive problem solving

Understanding of mental health issues

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Recovery Worker

Location: Catford. There is step free access at this location.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 per week on a pro rota between Monday To Sunday, Hours may include 08:30 - 16:30, 13:00 - 21:00, 08:30 - 21:00, 10:00 - 18:00. Shift patterns and weekly hours may vary dependent on service and resident requirements. You may be required to work Bank Holidays.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team. You will empower and motivate both our male and female residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence, supporting their reintegration into the community. You will provide tailored, person‑centred support using a recovery model, ensuring our services are flexible and responsive to individual needs while meeting the expectations of our commissioners and stakeholders.

Your focus is on successful community reintegration and a sustained quality of life, guided by a recovery model that enables clients to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities through interactive and preventative approaches. We provide intensive accommodation‑based support (six flats) and floating support (dispersed flats) designed to address the complex and challenging needs of our residents and participants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times
• Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
• Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
• Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one‑to‑one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check‑ins
• Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and driven individual, with a genuine desire to support others in achieving their goals and overcoming challenges. You thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, and can remain calm and non‑judgmental in difficult situations. Strong communication skills are essential, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with residents, colleagues, and external partners. You are proactive, solution‑focused, and possess a solid understanding of the complex needs faced by individuals with mental health issues. You are adaptable, able to work flexibly, and committed to SIG’s mission of empowering individuals through innovative and inclusive support.

• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly mental health and substance dependency
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach‑based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not‑for‑profit organisation providing thousands of people with good‑quality support and care in residential, drop‑in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma‑informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change. Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email [e-mail] or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

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