Job Description

Job Title: Recovery Worker
Location: Hyde
Salary: £23,400 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent and 6-Month Fixed-Term Contracts Available
Shifts: Mixture of Early, Late, Night and Sleep-in Shifts (£75.80 per sleep-in)

Are you caring, flexible, and resilient with a passion for supporting others?

We are currently recruiting Recovery Workers to join our dynamic supported housing service in Hyde. We have various contract opportunities available, including full-time permanent roles and 6-month fixed-term contracts. Shifts will include a mixture of earlies, lates, waking nights, and sleep-ins (paid an additional £75.80 per sleep-in).

About Us

We are a 24-hour mental health support service offering both supported housing and community-based outreach. Working within a recovery model, we provide tailored support for individuals aged 18+ with a range of mental health needs. Our services empower people to build independent lives, reconnect with their community, and access work, education, and meaningful activities.

The Role

As a Recovery Worker, you will:

• Support individuals to maintain their tenancies and live independently.
• Collaborate with service users to develop personalised support plans.
• Help clients build practical life skills - from budgeting to domestic management.
• Encourage access to employment, training, education, and leisure activities.

About You

We're looking for individuals with experience or interest in supporting people with:

• Mental health challenges
• Substance misuse (drug and/or alcohol)
• Learning disabilities
• Autism spectrum conditions

You'll be:

• Empathetic, patient, and a natural problem solver
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and happy to work on a rota system including night shifts and occasional on-call duties
• Experienced or willing to learn - full training provided for the right candidate

What We Offer

• Salary: £23,400 per year
• Sleep-in payment: £75.80 per shift
• Contracts: Permanent and fixed-term roles available
• Training: Comprehensive induction and ongoing development
• Environment: Inclusive, supportive, and values-driven team

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about mental health recovery and want to play a meaningful role in people's lives, apply now to join our team and help shape a better future for those we support.

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