Job Title: Recovery Worker- Community
Location: Durham
Salary: £25,220 FTE plus millage
DBS Check: Adult level required
Hours: 37.5 PW Monday- Friday 9am till 5pm
P4 are working with a charity that is well established and on the lookout for a community Recovery Worker. They specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas. The services are evidence-based, high-quality, and tailored to the needs of the individuals we support. Our vision is to remove barriers so people can access the help they need to live a meaningful life.
We are guided by three core values:
Kindness: Be generous, caring, and compassionate.
Courage: Be bold, trust, and commit.
Respect: Everyone deserves dignity.
About the Service
This is a community-based mental health service. We support individuals aged 18+ with mental health challenges by helping them develop coping strategies, improve their wellbeing, build social networks, and access local resources. We also assist with housing and benefits-related issues.
Purpose of the Role
Help people achieve their life goals.
Contribute to the smooth and safe running of the service.
Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet service goals.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting People Who Use Our Services:
Help individuals manage and improve their mental and physical health.
Support development of life skills such as budgeting, tenancy sustainment, and accessing education or employment.
Encourage independence and empowerment through person-centred support.
Maintaining a Safe Environment:
Monitor the wellbeing of residents.
Ensure legal and safety standards are met.
Provide a respectful and secure environment.
Keyworking Duties:
Manage a caseload of individuals.
Develop and review personalised support plans based on each persons goals and aspirations.
Deliver key work sessions and complete related documentation.
Conduct risk assessments in line with policy.
Refer individuals to other services when needed.
Managing Workload:
Plan and carry out your responsibilities effectively.
Keep accurate, timely records using our database.
Build relationships with external partners such as mental health teams and carers.
Take care of your own wellbeing through regular check-ins with your manager and team.
Stay informed about organisational updates.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
No formal qualifications are required for this role.
Essential Skills:
Strong communication and listening abilities.
Compassionate and supportive approach.
Motivation and advocacy for service users.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
Capable of working under pressure and managing time effectively.
Strong IT skills (Word, email, databases).
Flexibility in working hours and ability to participate in a 24/7 shift rota, including on-call duties and occasional overnight stays.
Commitment to self-development and professional integrity.
Experience:
No prior experience is specifically required, but relevant skills and values are essential.
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