Role Overview
A mental health recovery worker provides practical support, advice, and emotional guidance to individuals with mental health problems, helping them build life skills and achieve independence. Support customers using the service to develop independence, daily living skills, and positive social networks. Work under guidance to assess, implement, and review individual support plans while ensuring the safe and effective running of the service.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver practical support to customers, including outreach and community engagement.
* Assess, admit, and discharge customers, carrying out risk assessments and management.
* Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative duties.
* Ensure health and safety of all.
* Facilitate review meetings and liaise with other services while maintaining confidentiality.
* Participate in handovers, debriefing, quality assurance, training, and service development.
* Provide flexible support, including occasional lone working.
Requirements
* Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
* Awareness of health and safety responsibilities and risk management.
* Commitment to personal development and contributing to service improvements.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Government Administration
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Julie Borthwick at julie.borthwick@york.gov.uk or on 07836224690.
Closing date
Sunday 4 January 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date
Week commencing 12 January 2026
Benefits and Other Information
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Additional Notes
This role is currently under consultation and restructuring. While the job description and responsibilities may evolve, we are committed to keeping successful candidates informed and ensuring clarity throughout the process. This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
EEO Statement
City of York Council is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital and family status.
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