Recovery Support Worker - MHFS

Recovery Support Worker – 39 Hours Per Week (Temporary Contract – 3 Months, with Possibility of Extension)

Location: DN4 5HZ

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary 

About Us: Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people within our society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Support Worker to join our team on a temporary 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. In this role, you will support individuals living with mental health needs to maintain their tenancies, build independence, and achieve their personal goals.

About the Role: You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including health professionals, local authorities, and other agencies to provide person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Supporting individuals to sustain or access suitable accommodation

Developing and delivering person-centred support and recovery plans

Helping service users build confidence, independence, and life skills

Providing support with budgeting, bills, appointments, and daily living

Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining accurate records

Encouraging positive wellbeing, including healthy lifestyles

Working collaboratively with external agencies and professionals

Supporting service users with tenancy responsibilities and managing conflict

People Specifications.
We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in support work, housing, or mental health services

Understands risk assessment and support planning

Has knowledge of welfare benefits and relevant legislation

Can work independently and as part of a team

Has strong communication and organisational skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is preferred.

What We Offer:

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment with regular supervision

Mileage reimbursement

Access to Westfield Health & Lifestyle benefits

Blue Light Card eligibility

Company pension scheme (4% contribution)

28 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) per annum for full-time employees (rising to 33 days with service)

This Role is Subject to:

Enhanced DBS check

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Two satisfactory employment references

Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (Unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

Any Questions: [email protected]