Recovery Support Worker

Job description:

Does caring come naturally to you? Are you wanting to change someone’s life and make a positive change to your own? Are you looking for a career that is both rewarding and varied with excellent training and development?

Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities. Our comprehensive offerings encompass supported living, residential emergency accommodation, and specialized step-down services for mental health care.

At Compassionate Care, our mission is to instigate profound and enduring transformations in the lives of both adults and children. We empower those under our care to embrace independence and lead fulfilling lives, always upholding principles of dignity, autonomy, and self-worth.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we aspire to emerge as the most trusted and esteemed name in the care sector. We are resolute in our dedication to delivering reliable, compassionate support while setting unparalleled standards of service quality in the UK.

Join us at Compassionate Care and be a part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Please note we have Day Shifts Available

About the Recovery Support Worker Role

We are recruiting for Recovery Support Workers to join our Mental Health Intermediate Care service, supporting adults in a time-limited placement to de-escalate crisis or support with other breakdown in their current support arrangements.

You’ll play a vital role in promoting recovery, rebuilding confidence, and supporting people to regain independence in a calm, structured, and supportive environment.

You’ll work closely with the Home Based Treatment Team and other Professional Teams to achieve positive outcomes for individuals throughout their stay at the service.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working closely with each individual to help them meet their goals and manage their mental health safely.

The role will be extremely varied, here’s a few ideas of what you might get up to:

• Supporting clients with daily routines and recovery-focused goals
• Providing emotional support and reassurance in times of distress
• Encouraging healthy routines such as sleep, meals, exercise and self-care
• Monitoring mental health and reporting concerns to senior staff
• Supporting clients with medication (after training)
• Accompanying people to appointments or social activities
• Promoting self-confidence and daily living skills
• Light household tasks and meal preparation

The essentials for a Support Worker are:

• You will have a kind nature and good communication
• Good listening skills and a willingness to learn
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• You will need to demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, person centred values, energy and commitment to providing an exceptional quality service
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car is essential
• Full eligibility to work in the United Kingdom (Sponsorship not Provided)

Company Benefits

• Up to 28 days holiday pay
• Paid induction programme
• Structured career development programme
• Free enhanced DBS
• Fully funded Care Certificate
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and other support services
• Refer a friend bonus - £250 (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Company pension scheme
• Company social events

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